Vermicelli (Semiya / Seviyan, Cooked Plain)
सेवइयाँ · సేమియా
Thin wheat-flour vermicelli used to make upma, kheer and pulao. Made largely from refined wheat, it has a medium GI that rises if cooked very soft.
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
Cook vermicelli al dente and load it with vegetables to add fiber and lower the effective GI.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Daliya (Broken Wheat)
दलिया · గోధుమ రవ్వ
Cracked wheat porridge, a traditional North Indian breakfast. High fiber content makes it a better choice than refined wheat products.
Oats
ओट्स · ఓట్స్
Rolled oats widely adopted in Indian breakfasts. Rich in beta-glucan fiber which helps regulate blood sugar.
Foxtail Millet
कांगनी · కొర్రలు
A traditional Indian millet making a comeback. Excellent low-GI alternative to rice with higher protein and mineral content.