Chapati (1 Piece) and Arbi Sabzi (100 G)

Keep the Arbi Sabzi portion moderate and increase non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, okra, cauliflower, bottle gourd, or cucumber alongside it.

Choose a smaller chapati made from whole wheat, barley flour, or chickpea flour; avoid refined-flour breads.

Add a protein source to the meal, such as dal, chana, rajma, tofu, paneer, eggs, fish, or unsweetened curd, to slow the glucose rise.

Prepare arbi with less oil and avoid adding potatoes, sugar, jaggery, or sweet sauces; use spices, lemon, herbs, and tomato instead.

Start the meal with a salad of cucumber, tomato, leafy greens, and lemon, and eat the chapati and arbi after the salad and protein.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if medically appropriate, and monitor your response to adjust portions.