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Thandai

ठंडाई · ఠండాయి

Chilled spiced milk drink with almonds, fennel, poppy seeds, saffron and sugar, popular at Holi. Medium GI from sugar tempered by nuts and milk.

57
GI · Medium GI
0Low (55)Med (69)110+
57
Glycemic Index
13
Glycemic Load
250g
Serving Size
230
Calories
Per serving: 1 glass (about 250ml)

Nutrition per Serving

23g
Carbs
7g
Protein
11g
Fat
1.2g
Fiber
☕BeveragesNorth IndianRajasthanivegetarianSeasonal (Mar, Apr)

Tips to Manage Blood Sugar

Nuts and seeds add healthy fat that slows absorption; cut the sugar to keep it lighter.

GI Source: Estimated from published research

Lower-GI Alternatives

Try these instead for better blood sugar control

Badam Milk

बादाम दूध · బాదం పాలు

Warm milk blended with almond paste, saffron and sugar. Medium GI; almond fat and milk protein moderate the sugar.

North IndianSouth Indian
GL 11200 kcal1 glass (about 240ml)

Lassi (Sweet)

मीठी लस्सी · తీపి లస్సీ

Yogurt blended with sugar and sometimes cardamom. The curd base is low GI but added sugar raises it considerably.

North IndianPunjabiRajasthani
GL 10180 kcal1 glass

Milk (Full Fat)

दूध · పాలు

Whole buffalo or cow milk, consumed daily in most Indian households. Low GI — the fat and protein slow lactose absorption.

North IndianSouth IndianGujarati+1
GL 4150 kcal1 glass