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Toor Dal (Arhar)
तुअर दाल · కందిపప్పు
Split pigeon peas, the most widely consumed dal across India. Used in sambar, dal fry, and rasam.
29
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
29
Glycemic Index
4
Glycemic Load
150g
Serving Size
120
Calories
Per serving: 1 medium bowl (cooked)
Nutrition per Serving
20g
Carbs
1.5g
Sugars
5g
Fiber
8g
Protein
1g
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
Pressure cook with turmeric for best results. Adding tomatoes and tamarind (as in sambar) doesn't significantly raise the GI.
GI Source: University of Sydney GI Database
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