Lemon Rice (Chitranna)
नींबू चावल · నిమ్మకాయ అన్నం
Also called: chitranna, pulihora nimmakaya, elumichai sadam
Tangy South Indian rice tempered with mustard, curry leaves, peanuts and turmeric, finished with lemon juice. The peanuts and oil add fat that modestly slows glucose absorption.
Calories & Nutrition: Lemon Rice (Chitranna) (1 medium bowl)
- 38g
- Carbs
- 1g
- Sugars
- 1.5g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Protein
- 9g
- 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
Make it with brown or hand-pounded rice and load up on the peanuts and vegetables to bring down the glycemic load.
Lemon Rice (Chitranna) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Lemon Rice (Chitranna)?
Lemon Rice (Chitranna) has a glycemic index of 67, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Lemon Rice (Chitranna) increase blood sugar?
Lemon Rice (Chitranna) has a medium glycemic index (67), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.
Is Lemon Rice (Chitranna) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Lemon Rice (Chitranna) has a medium GI (67). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.
What is the glycemic load of Lemon Rice (Chitranna)?
Lemon Rice (Chitranna) has a glycemic load of 25 per serving (1 medium bowl).
Hindi mein
Nimbu chawal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Nimbu chawal ka glycemic index (GI) 67 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 25 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 38g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya nimbu chawal khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Nimbu chawal ka GI 67 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez nimbu chawal kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Nimbu chawal ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Nimbu chawal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl) nimbu chawal mein lagbhag 250 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 38g carbohydrate, 4g protein aur 1.5g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 50· LowBrown Rice
ब्राउन चावल · బ్రౌన్ బియ్యం
Unpolished rice with bran intact. Higher fiber content results in slower glucose absorption compared to white rice.
GI 55· LowCurd Rice (Thayir Sadam)
दही चावल · పెరుగన్నం
Cooked rice mixed with curd and a light tempering — a staple end-of-meal comfort food across Tamil Nadu and Andhra. The curd's fermentation and fat lower the effective GI compared with plain rice.
GI 55· LowRed Rice (Matta / Kerala Rosematta, Cooked)
लाल चावल · ఎర్ర బియ్యం
A parboiled unpolished rice from Kerala with a reddish bran layer rich in fiber, antioxidants and minerals. Lower GI than white rice due to retained bran and parboiling.