Khandvi
खांडवी · ఖాండ్వీ
Delicate Gujarati rolls of gram flour and yogurt, steamed and tempered with mustard seeds. Low-GI besan and yogurt make this a light, blood-sugar-friendly snack.
Calories & Nutrition: Khandvi (5–6 rolls)
- 18g
- Carbs
- 2g
- Sugars
- 2g
- Fiber
- 7g
- Protein
- 9g
- Fat
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
It is steamed, not fried, so the main thing to watch is the tempering oil; a great low-GI alternative to fried farsan.
Khandvi and blood sugar: common questions
Answers per serving (5–6 rolls).
In English
What is the glycemic index of Khandvi?
Khandvi has a glycemic index of 48, which is classified as Low GI.
Does Khandvi increase blood sugar?
Khandvi has a low glycemic index (48), so it raises blood sugar slowly. In normal portions it is generally a safe choice for people managing blood sugar.
Is Khandvi good for sugar patients (diabetics)?
Khandvi is a low-GI food (GI 48), making it a good choice for people managing diabetes when eaten in sensible portions.
What is the glycemic load of Khandvi?
Khandvi has a glycemic load of 9 per serving (5–6 rolls).
Hindi mein
Khandvi ka sugar (GI) kitna hota hai?
Khandvi ka glycemic index (GI) 48 hai, jo kam (low) mana jata hai. Ek serving (5–6 rolls) ka glycemic load (GL) 9 hai, aur isme lagbhag 2g sugar aur 18g carbohydrate hota hai.
Kya khandvi khane se sugar badhti hai?
Khandvi ka GI kam (48) hai, isliye yeh blood sugar ko dheere-dheere badhata hai. Normal matra mein khane se sugar achanak nahi badhti.
Kya sugar ke mareez khandvi kha sakte hain?
Haan. Khandvi ka GI kam hai, isliye sugar ke mareez ise sahi matra mein kha sakte hain.
Khandvi mein kitni calorie hoti hai?
Ek serving (5–6 rolls) khandvi mein lagbhag 180 calorie hoti hain, saath mein 18g carbohydrate, 7g protein aur 2g fiber.
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