7 Indian Diabetic Friendly Snacks

By Niveditha Kalyanaraman

November 4th, 2023

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Diabetes might put a hurdle in day to day life but with the right food choices, it can be easily managed without any hassle. Here are 7 Indian snacks for diabetics.

Bhelpuri

It is a chaat loaded with murmura, papdi, onion, tomato, roasted chana dal, coriander leaves, lemon juice, sev, tamarind chutney and mint chutney. You can easily make this chaat at home and pair it up with tea.

Moonglet

Moonglet is a classic street food prepared using yellow moong dal. Veggies like onion, capsicum, corn and even beetroot are added to it. A thick and smooth batter is prepared using yellow moong dal.

Ghoogni Chaat

Ghoogni Chaat is not only a diabetic-friendly recipe but is also apt for those trying to lose weight. Prepared using boiled white chickpeas, Ghoogni Chaat contains zero oil. Chopped veggies and spices are added to flavour it up.

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Oats Pancake

Prepared using oats and semolina, this crispy dish is a mix of cheela and pancake. The addition of veggies like onion, carrot, beetroot etc adds both taste and nutrition to the dish.

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Palak Patta Chaat

Spinach is one of the healthiest veggies that a diabetic can opt for. It doesn’t cause a blood sugar spike and can easily be included in every day diet. If you are bored of bland and basic dishes, try this unique Palak Patta Chaat.

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Ragi Pizza

Craving a pizza but worried that the ‘refined flour base’ will cause a blood sugar spike? Worry no more as the base of this pizza is prepared using ragi which is a safe flour for those with diabetes.

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Barley Paratha

Satiate all your paratha cravings by trying this Barley Paratha recipe. Barley has an extremely low glycemic index and is packed with fibre which makes it the perfect pick for diabetics.