How many calories does one Jowar Lauki Chilla have?

One Jowar Lauki Chilla (60 grams) gives 81 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 46 calories, proteins account for 7 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 27 calories.  One Jowar Lauki Chilla provides about 4 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

Jowar Lauki Chilla recipe makes 8 chillas of 60 grams each.

81 calories for 1 chilla of Jowar Lauki Chilla, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Carbohydrates 11.6g, Protein 1.8g, Fat 3g. Find how much fibre, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, folic acid is present in Jowar Lauki Chilla.

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Is Jowar Lauki Chilla healthy?

Yes, but conditions apply.

Let's understand the ingredients.

What's good.

Jowar Flour : Jowar flour is a complex carb and will be absorbed slowly in the bloodstream and not cause a spike in insulin. Jowar and all Millets are rich in Potassium. Potassium is critical for those with High Blood Pressure as it lessens the impact of sodium. Hence a good safe food for diabetics but to be had in restricted quantity and safe  for those who want to live and eat healthy. Being high in Fibre, Jowar reduces bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the effects of good cholesterol (HDL). See 17 benefits of jowar and why you should have it.

Curd + Low fat Curds, hung curds :  Curds help in digestion as it has very good bacteria. Probiotics in curds acts as a mild laxative but, in case of diarrhoea and dysentery, it is a boon, if curd is used with rice. Curd is one of the richest sources of protein, calcium and minerals. They help in weight reduction, good for your heart and build immunity. Being low in sodium, it is safe to be eaten by individuals with high blood pressure. The only difference between curds and low fat curds is the fat level. Note that one cup curds gives half cup hung curds. Read the benefits of curds to include in your daily diet. 

Doodhi (bottle gourd, lauki) : With extremely low levels of sodium, this doodhi is highly suitable for those with high BP. It helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and regulate blood pressure and ensures a proper blood flow to heart and they're onwards to all parts of the body. It helps prevent acidity and good for diabetics. See the 10 benefits of bottlegourd article for complete information. 

What's the problem ? 

Rava (semolina, sooji) :  What's good? Semolina is a fairly good source of Magnesium and phosphorus which is necessary to keep our nervous system healthy and working. But once again, it’s minus the fibre which is also one of the important nutrients to maintain healthy heart. So don’t opt for just the plain rava upma… instead toss in some sprouts or veggies and limit the amount of salt used and then add it occasionally to your meals. What's the issue? Fibre is one key nutrient for weight loss and semolina is devoid of it. Semolina is not suitable for diabetics. For details read is sooji healthy?

Can diabetics, heart patients and overweight individuals have Jowar Lauki Chilla?

Yes. There is a little sooji used in the recipe but that is offset with the use of vegetables, curd and jowar.