Dahi vada is a popular Indian snack made from deep-fried lentil fritters soaked in sweetened yoghurt and topped with a variety of chutneys and spices. While it’s a delicious treat, it can be problematic for people with diabetes due to its high carbohydrate content.
How to enjoy Dahi Vada without guilt
• While it can be tempting to indulge in a large portion of dahi vada, try limiting your intake to a small portion to avoid a glucose spike.
• Eating dahi vada after a meal that is high in protein and fibre and low in carbs can help slow down the digestion and absorption of carbs from the vada.
• Instead of using sweetened curd, you can opt for plain yoghurt to avoid unnecessary added sugars.
• Try using a sugar-free alternative to dates syrup or omitting it altogether.
Dahi vada is made from pulses such as lentils and chickpeas, which are good sources of carbohydrates. When these carbs are digested, they are converted into glucose and absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a rise in blood sugar levels. Additionally, the sweetened curd and dates syrup used in dahi vada can further contribute to a glucose spike due to high GI.
