Moong Dal Chilla — 2 medium chillas
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Moong Dal Chilla

मूंग दाल चीला · పెసర పప్పు చిల్లా

Also called: cheela, chila, moong chilla

A savory pancake made from ground moong dal batter with herbs and spices, sometimes called a lentil cheela. High in protein and fiber with a low GI, making it an excellent diabetic-friendly breakfast.

45
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
45
Glycemic Index
Estimated
9
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
185
Calories
Per serving: 2 medium chillas

Calories & Nutrition: Moong Dal Chilla (2 medium chillas)

20g
Carbs
1g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
11g
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.

BreakfastNorth IndianPunjabiSouth Indianvegetarian

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Use a whole-moong batter with added spinach or grated vegetables and cook on minimal oil; the high lentil protein keeps blood sugar stable.

Moong Dal Chilla and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (2 medium chillas).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Moong Dal Chilla?

Moong Dal Chilla has a glycemic index of 45, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Moong Dal Chilla increase blood sugar?

Moong Dal Chilla has a low glycemic index (45), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.

Is Moong Dal Chilla good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Moong Dal Chilla is a low-GI food (GI 45), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.

What is the glycemic load of Moong Dal Chilla?

Moong Dal Chilla has a glycemic load of 9 per serving (2 medium chillas).

Hindi mein

Moong dal chilla ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Moong dal chilla ka glycemic index (GI) 45 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (2 medium chillas) ka glycemic load (GL) 9 hai, aur isme lagbhag 1g sugar aur 20g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya moong dal chilla khane se sugar badhti hai?

Moong dal chilla ka GI kam (45) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.

Kya sugar ke mareez moong dal chilla kha sakte hain?

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

Moong dal chilla mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (2 medium chillas) moong dal chilla mein lagbhag 185 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 20g carbohydrate, 11g protein aur 4g fiber.

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

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