Paruppu Usili — 1 small bowl
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Paruppu Usili

परुप्पु उसिली · పరుప్పు ఉసిలి

A Tamil dry dish of beans or cluster beans tossed with crumbled, steamed and sautéed lentils (toor and chana dal). Very high in protein and fiber with a low glycemic impact.

30
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
30
Glycemic Index
Estimated
5
Glycemic Load
120g
Serving Size
160
Calories
Per serving: 1 small bowl

Calories & Nutrition: Paruppu Usili (1 small bowl)

17g
Carbs
2g
Sugars
6g
Fiber
9g
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.

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Steam the lentil mixture and sauté in minimal oil rather than deep-frying; the high dal-and-vegetable content makes this one of the best low-GI, high-protein sides.

Paruppu Usili and blood sugar: common questions

Answers per serving (1 small bowl).

In English

What is the glycemic index of Paruppu Usili?

Paruppu Usili has a glycemic index of 30, which is classified as Low GI.

Does Paruppu Usili increase blood sugar?

Paruppu Usili 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 Paruppu Usili good for sugar patients (diabetics)?

Paruppu Usili 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 Paruppu Usili?

Paruppu Usili has a glycemic load of 5 per serving (1 small bowl).

Hindi mein

Paruppu usili ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?

Paruppu usili ka glycemic index (GI) 30 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 small bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 5 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 17g carbohydrate hota hai.

Kya paruppu usili khane se sugar badhti hai?

Paruppu usili 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 paruppu usili kha sakte hain?

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

Paruppu usili mein kitni calorie hoti hai?

Ek serving (1 small bowl) paruppu usili mein lagbhag 160 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 17g carbohydrate, 9g protein aur 6g fiber.

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