Phulka (Small Puffed Wheat Roti)
फुल्का · ఫుల్కా
A thin, soft wholewheat roti puffed directly over a flame and made without oil. An everyday Indian staple with a medium GI driven by whole wheat flour.
Nutrition per Serving
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Eat phulka with a protein-rich dal and plenty of vegetables to bring down the overall glycemic load of the meal.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Wheat Chapati
चपाती · చపాతి
Whole wheat flatbread, the most common bread in North India. Moderate GI with good fiber content from whole wheat.
Multigrain Roti (Mixed Flours)
मल्टीग्रेन रोटी · మల్టీగ్రెయిన్ రొట్టె
A flatbread made from a blend of grains and pulses such as wheat, jowar, bajra, ragi and besan. The mix of fibers and protein gives it a lower GI than plain wheat roti.
Missi Roti (Gram + Wheat Flour Flatbread)
मिस्सी रोटी · మిస్సీ రొట్టె
A North Indian flatbread made from a blend of besan (gram flour) and wheat flour with spices. The chickpea flour adds protein and lowers the GI versus plain wheat roti.