Idli
इडली · ఇడ్లి
Steamed fermented rice and urad dal cake. South Indian staple breakfast. Fermentation slightly lowers GI and improves digestibility.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Ragi idlis (mix ragi flour into batter) significantly lower the GI. Pair with sambar instead of chutney for added protein and fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Ragi Dosa
रागी दोसा · రాగి దోస
Dosa made with ragi (finger millet) flour instead of rice. Significantly lower GI than regular dosa with added calcium and iron benefits.
Pesarattu (Green Gram Dosa)
पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు
Andhra specialty dosa made from whole green gram. One of the best breakfast options for diabetics — high protein, low GI.