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.
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
Ven pongal (savory) is much better than sakkarai pongal (sweet, which has jaggery). The ghee and pepper combination aids digestion and slightly buffers GI.
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