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.
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
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.
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