Idli Podi — 1 tablespoon
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Idli Podi

इडली पोडी · ఇడ్లీ పొడి

Gunpowder or Milagai Podi, a dry spice powder of roasted lentils, red chilli and sesame, mixed with oil and eaten with idli or dosa. Low GI from lentils and fats.

30
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
30
Glycemic Index
Estimated
2
Glycemic Load
15g
Serving Size
65
Calories
Per serving: 1 tablespoon

Calories & Nutrition: Idli Podi (1 tablespoon)

6g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
2g
Fiber
3g
Protein
4g
Fat

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

Mix with sesame or groundnut oil instead of ghee for a lighter option; a little goes a long way.

Idli Podi and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 tablespoon).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Idli Podi?

Idli Podi has a glycemic index of 30, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Idli Podi increase blood sugar?

Idli Podi has a low glycemic index (30), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Idli Podi good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Idli Podi is a low-GI food (GI 30), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Idli Podi?

Idli Podi has a glycemic load of 2 per serving (1 tablespoon).

Hindi mein

Idli podi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Idli podi ka glycemic index (GI) 30 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 tablespoon) ka glycemic load (GL) 2 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 6g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya idli podi khane se sugar badhti hai?

Idli podi ka GI kam (30) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez idli podi kha sakte hain?

Haan. Idli podi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.

Idli podi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 tablespoon) idli podi mein lagbhag 65 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 6g carbohydrate, 3g protein aur 2g fiber.

GI Source: Estimated from published research · How we source GI data · Part of our complete list of low-GI Indian foods