Sugar Free Carrot Barfi for Diabetics

Sugar-Free Carrot Barfi | Diabetic-Friendly Gajar ki Barfi | SugarLess Recipes

Sugar-Free Carrot Barfi | Diabetic-Friendly Gajar ki Barfi

The glycemic index of carrots is only 4, making them a versatile ingredient for creating a variety of sugar-free dishes suitable for individuals with diabetes. So today, we will be sharing how to make a low glycemic load and sugar-free carrot barfi for diabetics. We encourage diabetics to follow a diabetic diet because diabetic-friendly recipes with a low glycemic index play a key role in controlling blood sugar levels. The glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar, which is why we share only such sugar free recipes in our blogs which have very low glycemic load.

Why This Recipe is Perfect for Diabetics
Carrots have a low glycemic index of 4, and when combined with Diabexy sugar-free sweetener (EGL 1), this barfi becomes an excellent diabetic-friendly dessert option.

Carrot Barfi Ingredients

  • Desi Ghee2 tbsp
  • Carrot (grated)500g
  • Milk1 cup
  • Diabexy Sugar Free Sweetener60g
  • Dry fruits for garnish (optional)As desired

EGL of Used Ingredients

Carrot 4 Very low
Desi Ghee 0 Zero
Milk 1.90 Very low
Diabexy Sugar Free Sweetener 1 Very low

Because the EGL of all these items is very low, we can use them to make recipes suitable for diabetics. The Glycemic Load (GL) of a food indicates how much it will raise blood sugar levels. The lower the GL of a food, the lesser impact it has on blood sugar. If you are also a diabetic patient, always try to consume foods with a low glycemic index. This informs us that carrots are a suitable vegetable for individuals with diabetes and indeed, carrots can also be used for sugar-free recipes.

How to Make Sugar-Free Carrot Barfi for Diabetics

1
Heat ghee

To make carrot barfi, first, we will take two tablespoons of desi ghee in a non-stick pan.

2
Add grated carrots

Add 500 grams of grated carrots to the pan and cook it for 10-15 minutes until soft.

3
Add milk

After 15 minutes, when the carrots are cooked, add 1 cup of milk to it and mix well. Cook until the milk is absorbed.

4
Add sweetener

Add 60 grams of Diabexy sugar-free sweetener to the cooked carrots and once again, mix it well.

5
Set the mixture

Grease a tray with oil and spread the mixture of cooked grated carrot evenly. Sprinkle some dry fruits on top of it for garnish.

Carrot barfi mixture ready
6
Freeze and cut

Freeze it for 1 hour. When it starts to resemble a cake-like consistency, cut it into pieces.

Estimated Glycemic Load (EGL) of this Carrot Barfi

1.1

Extremely low - Excellent choice for diabetics!

Your sugarless carrot barfi is now ready and the approximate glycemic load of this carrot barfi is 1.1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Carrots have a low glycemic index of 4, and this recipe uses Diabexy sugar-free sweetener. With only 1.1 EGL, it's an excellent diabetic-friendly dessert.

Regular sugar has a high glycemic load. Diabexy sweetener has an EGL of 1 and is specially formulated for diabetics.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Yes, you can add grated khoya for extra richness. Adjust the sweetener quantity as khoya adds natural sweetness.

Replace ghee with coconut oil and milk with coconut or almond milk for a vegan version.

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