Shrikhand
श्रीखंड · శ్రీఖండ్
A Gujarati and Maharashtrian dessert of strained, sweetened hung curd flavoured with cardamom and saffron. The dairy base tempers the sugar, but it is still a sweet to enjoy in moderation.
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
Make it with a sugar substitute and unsweetened hung curd to cut the glycemic load sharply while keeping the protein.
Lower-GI Alternatives
Try these instead for better blood sugar control
Greek Yogurt (Unsweetened)
ग्रीक दही · గ్రీక్ పెరుగు
Thick strained yogurt, unsweetened, with higher protein and lower carbs than regular curd. Low GI and a good choice for blood sugar management.
Mishti Doi
मिष्टी दोई · మిష్టి దోయి
Bengal's iconic dessert of yogurt set with caramelised jaggery or sugar in earthen pots. The fermented dairy base softens the sugar's impact, but it remains a sweet.
Sandesh
संदेश · సందేశ్
A delicate Bengali sweet made from fresh chhena (paneer) lightly sweetened and flavoured with cardamom. High in protein for a dessert, with a moderate sugar content.