Dried Green Peas (Vatana, boiled)
सूखे हरे मटर · ఎండు బటాణీలు
Dried whole green peas (vatana), boiled as the base for ghugni and ragda. A low-GI pulse high in fiber and plant protein, popular in Bengali and Maharashtrian street food.
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Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Soak overnight and boil until just tender; serve ghugni with raw onion, lemon and minimal added sugar to keep the glycemic load low.
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