Sarva Pindi
सर्व पिंडी · సర్వ పిండి
A crisp Telangana pan-bread of rice flour mixed with soaked chana dal, peanuts, sesame and green chillies, pressed thin into a pan and cooked with a little oil. The dal and peanuts temper the rice flour.
Calories & Nutrition: Sarva Pindi (1 medium sarva pindi)
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
Ask for extra chana dal and peanuts in the dough and eat it with curd or chutney; one sarva pindi is a reasonable portion.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Jowar Roti (Sorghum Bhakri)
ज्वार की रोटी · జొన్న రొట్టె
A gluten-free flatbread made from sorghum flour, a staple in Maharashtra and Karnataka. High in fiber and minerals with a low GI that suits diabetics.
Ragi Roti
रागी रोटी · రాగి రొట్టె
Finger millet flatbread, popular in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. High in calcium and iron, excellent for diabetics.
Pesarattu (Green Gram Dosa)
पेसरट्टू · పెసరట్టు
Andhra specialty dosa made from whole green gram. One of the best breakfast options for diabetics — high protein, low GI.