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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.
55
GI · Low GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
55
Glycemic Index
10
Glycemic Load
80g
Serving Size
230
Calories
Per serving: 4-5 pieces
Nutrition per Serving
20g
Carbs
5g
Protein
15g
Fat
3g
Fiber
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Besan-based pakoras have lower GI than maida-based snacks. Air-fry instead of deep-fry to cut calories by 40%. Onion and spinach pakoras are popular choices.
GI Source: Estimated from ingredients
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