Is aloo tikki good for diabetes?

Avoid

No — Aloo Tikki is one to avoid with diabetes. Shallow-fried potato patty, usually with sweet chutney. Moong dal tikki or paneer tikka.

Verdict for Type 2 Diabetes

Avoid

No — Aloo Tikki is one to avoid with diabetes. Shallow-fried potato patty, usually with sweet chutney. Moong dal tikki or paneer tikka.

The numbers

Glycemic index
≈ 80 (High)
Serving
1 plate / 1 piece
Glycemic load
24 (High)

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Aloo Tikki: glycemic index and serving

Glycemic index, serving and glycemic load for Aloo Tikki
Glycemic index≈ 80 (High)
Typical serving1 plate / 1 piece
Glycemic load24 per serving (High)

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Can I eat aloo tikki every day with diabetes?

Daily is not a good idea. Shallow-fried potato patty, usually with sweet chutney. Keep it occasional — moong dal tikki or paneer tikka.

What is the glycemic index of aloo tikki?

Aloo Tikki has a glycemic index of approximately 80, which puts it in the high range. At a typical serving of 1 plate / 1 piece, the glycemic load works out to about 24 — high. Glycemic load is the more useful number, because it accounts for how much you actually eat.

What should I eat aloo tikki with if I have diabetes?

Moong dal tikki or paneer tikka. As a general rule, adding protein — curd, eggs, sprouts, paneer or nuts — to any carbohydrate meaningfully lowers the glucose response of the whole meal.

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Medical disclaimer

This is general dietary information, not medical advice. If you take insulin or a sulfonylurea (glimepiride, glipizide, gliclazide), reducing your carbohydrate intake — or adding foods like bitter gourd or fenugreek that lower glucose on their own — can cause hypoglycemia. Talk to your doctor before making changes, and monitor your glucose while you do.

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