Baked Bhakarwadi. One serving is 8 pieces of Bhakarwadi of 4 grams each.

121 calories for 1 serving of Baked Bhakarwadi, Healthy Jar Snack, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 15.2g, Protein 3.8g, Fat 5.2g.

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baked bhakarwadi is a healthy jar snack to keep around the house. Learn to make healthy baked bhakarwadi. 

Bhakarwadi is one of the most famous Maharashtrian jar snacks. With an exquisite blend of flavours, it is the perfect accompaniment for a cup of hot tea on a rainy day. Here, we have made a healthier version ( baked bhakarwadi ), which is baked instead of deep-fried. 

Two things are important to get the perfect baked bhakarwadi. First, the masala needs to have all the spices in the right proportion, in order to get the ideal balance of sweetness, tanginess and spiciness. 

Next, you need to master the art of rolling the dough such that the masala does not spill out. If you take care of these two, you are sure to produce a perfect batch of baked bhakarwadi. 

Is Baked Bhakarwadi healthy?

Yes, this is healthy, but consitions apply.

Let's see why?

What's good ?

Whole Wheat flour : Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  Whole wheat flour is rich in Phosphorus which is a major mineral which works closely with calcium to build our bones. Vitamin B9 helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially increase red blood cells. See detailed 11 benefits of whole wheat flour and why it's good for you.

Besan : Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too. Besan is high in Folate or folic acid, which is important for rapid growth and multiplication of red blood cells and white blood cells (WBC) in the bone marrow. See 10 detailed benefits of besan and why it's good for you. 

Sesame Seeds (Til) : These tiny white seeds are indeed a good source of protein. Half of daily requirement of calcium is fulfilled by consuming ½ cup of sesame seeds. Sesame seeds are a storehouse of iron, folic acid and help to prevent iron deficiency  anaemia and boost your energy. The lignans, a type of polyphenol, present in seed does wonders to naturally reduce cholesterol levels. See detailed benefits of sesame seeds.  

What's the problem ?

Sugar  (castor sugar ): Sugar used in the recipe is also called white poison. It is a simple carbohydrate with zero nutritional value. On intake, sugar will cause inflammation of the body which will last for many hours. It will spike your blood sugar level and shut down the fat burning process. This also causes high blood sugar levels in your body. The development of prediabetes comes from uncontrolled eating sugar and refined food products for many years and the classic symptom is if you have excess belly fat. This leads to diabetes and further onwards to heart attack, high blood pressure, strokes, impotence and kidney damage. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Baked Bhakarwadi ?

Yes, but restricted amounts for diabetics as there is very little sugar used in the recipe. Whole wheat flour is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food.  

 Besan has more good fat than whole wheat flour and also higher protein content. Rich in complex carbohydrates and with a low glycemic index, besan is good for diabetics too.

Can healthy individuals have Baked Bhakarwadi ?

Yes. 

How to burn 121 calories that come from one Baked Bhakarwadi?

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual