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Pongal
पोंगल · పొంగలి
South Indian rice and moong dal porridge tempered with ghee, pepper, and cumin. The dal brings down the GI vs plain rice.
55
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
55
Glycemic Index
16
Glycemic Load
200g
Serving Size
220
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl
Nutrition per Serving
34g
Carbs
6g
Protein
7g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Ven pongal (savory) is much better than sakkarai pongal (sweet, which has jaggery). The ghee and pepper combination aids digestion and slightly buffers GI.
GI Source: Estimated from ingredients
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