Payasam (Vermicelli/Moong Dal)
पायसम · పాయసం
South Indian pudding of vermicelli or moong dal simmered in sweetened milk with cardamom and cashews. High GI from refined vermicelli and sugar.
Nutrition per Serving
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 moong dal version adds protein and fiber versus vermicelli — go easy on the sugar.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Kheer (Rice Pudding)
खीर · ఖీర్
Slow-cooked rice simmered in sweetened milk with cardamom and nuts. High GI from white rice and sugar in milk.
Milk (Full Fat)
दूध · పాలు
Whole buffalo or cow milk, consumed daily in most Indian households. Low GI — the fat and protein slow lactose absorption.
Lassi (Sweet)
मीठी लस्सी · తీపి లస్సీ
Yogurt blended with sugar and sometimes cardamom. The curd base is low GI but added sugar raises it considerably.