Kadhi — 1 medium bowl
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Kadhi

कढ़ी · కడి / మజ్జిగ పులుసు

Also called: kadi, majjiga pulusu, mor kuzhambu

Yogurt-based curry thickened with besan (gram flour). Low GI from both curd and besan. Comfort food across North and West India.

25
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
25
Glycemic Index
Estimated
3
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
120
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Kadhi (1 medium bowl)

10g
Carbs
5g
Sugars
2g
Fiber
5g
Protein
6g
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.

Curries & SabzisNorth IndianGujaratiRajasthaniPunjabivegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Gujarati kadhi is sweeter (jaggery added — watch that). Punjabi kadhi with pakoda is higher calorie. Plain kadhi with rice is a good balanced meal.

Kadhi and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Kadhi?

Kadhi has a glycemic index of 25, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Kadhi increase blood sugar?

Kadhi has a low glycemic index (25), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Kadhi good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Kadhi is a low-GI food (GI 25), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Kadhi?

Kadhi has a glycemic load of 3 per serving (1 medium bowl).

Hindi mein

Kadhi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Kadhi ka glycemic index (GI) 25 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 3 hai, aur isme lagbhag 5g sugar aur 10g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya kadhi khane se sugar badhti hai?

Kadhi ka GI kam (25) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez kadhi kha sakte hain?

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

Kadhi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 medium bowl) kadhi mein lagbhag 120 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 10g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 2g fiber.

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

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