Kachori
कचौरी · కచోరి
Deep-fried refined-flour pastry stuffed with spiced lentil or onion filling. High GI and calorie-dense from refined flour and frying.
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
Refined flour and deep frying make this a once-in-a-while indulgence; pair with yogurt rather than sweet chutney.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Samosa
समोसा · సమోసా
Deep-fried pastry with spiced potato filling. High GI from refined flour outer and potato filling, plus deep frying adds calories.
Pakora / Bhajiya
पकोड़ा / भजिया · పకోడి / బజ్జి
Deep-fried fritters made with besan batter and vegetables. High calorie from deep frying, but besan has lower GI than maida.
Aloo Tikki
आलू टिक्की · ఆలూ టిక్కి
Spiced mashed-potato patty shallow or deep fried until crisp. High GI from the potato base and frying.