Tamarind Rice (Pulihora)
इमली चावल · పులిహోర
Also called: pulihora, puliyogare, puliyodharai
Festive Andhra and Tamil rice cooked with a tangy tamarind-and-spice paste, peanuts and sesame. Flavourful but rice-heavy, so portion control matters for blood sugar.
Calories & Nutrition: Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) (1 medium bowl)
- 40g
- Carbs
- 3g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 5g
- Protein
- 9g
- 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
Pair with a protein side like curd or boiled egg and keep the rice portion small; the peanuts and sesame help slow the sugar rise.
Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (1 medium bowl).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Tamarind Rice (Pulihora)?
Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) has a glycemic index of 68, which is classified as Medium GI.
Does Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) increase blood sugar?
Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) has a medium glycemic index (68), so it raises blood sugar moderately. It is best eaten in small portions, paired with protein or fiber, if you are watching your blood sugar.
Is Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) has a medium GI (68). People with diabetes can include it in moderation, ideally paired with protein or fiber to slow the glucose rise.
What is the glycemic load of Tamarind Rice (Pulihora)?
Tamarind Rice (Pulihora) has a glycemic load of 27 per serving (1 medium bowl).
Hindi mein
Imli chawal ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Imli chawal ka glycemic index (GI) 68 hai, jo madhyam (medium) mana jata hai. Ek serving (1 medium bowl) ka glycemic load (GL) 27 hai, aur isme lagbhag 3g sugar aur 40g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya imli chawal khane se sugar badhti hai?
Haan, thoda. Imli chawal ka GI 68 hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko madhyam gati se badhata hai. Chhoti portion lein aur dal, sabzi ya dahi ke saath khayein.
Kya sugar ke mareez imli chawal kha sakte hain?
Haan, lekin thodi matra mein. Imli chawal ko protein ya fiber wale khane ke saath khayein taaki sugar dheere badhe.
Imli chawal mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (1 medium bowl) imli chawal mein lagbhag 270 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 40g carbohydrate, 5g protein aur 2g fiber.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
GI 67· MediumLemon Rice (Chitranna)
नींबू चावल · నిమ్మకాయ అన్నం
Tangy South Indian rice tempered with mustard, curry leaves, peanuts and turmeric, finished with lemon juice. The peanuts and oil add fat that modestly slows glucose absorption.
GI 55· LowCurd Rice (Thayir Sadam)
दही चावल · పెరుగన్నం
Cooked rice mixed with curd and a light tempering — a staple end-of-meal comfort food across Tamil Nadu and Andhra. The curd's fermentation and fat lower the effective GI compared with plain rice.
GI 50· LowBrown Rice
ब्राउन चावल · బ్రౌన్ బియ్యం
Unpolished rice with bran intact. Higher fiber content results in slower glucose absorption compared to white rice.