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