Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal)
खार · ఖార్
Also called: omita khar, papaya khar, assamese khar
A traditional first course of an Assamese meal: raw papaya, pulses or vegetables cooked with 'khar', an alkaline liquid filtered from the ash of dried banana peel. Light, fibrous and low in carbohydrate.
Calories & Nutrition: Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) (1 bowl)
- 14g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 4g
- Fiber
- 5g
- 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
A good low-GI start to a meal; have a generous portion with a smaller amount of rice. Kitchen soda is sometimes used instead of real khar, so watch the salt and soda if you have high blood pressure.
Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal)?
Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) has a glycemic index of 35, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) increase blood sugar?
Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) has a low glycemic index (35), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) is a low-GI food (GI 35), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal)?
Khar (Assamese Raw Papaya Dal) has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (1 bowl).
Hindi mein
Khar ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Khar ka glycemic index (GI) 35 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 14g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya khar khane se sugar badhti hai?
Khar ka GI kam (35) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez khar kha sakte hain?
Haan. Khar ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Khar mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 bowl) khar mein lagbhag 110 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 14g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 4g fiber.
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