Brown Basmati Rice (Daawat) (1 Serving)

Reduce the rice portion and build the meal around non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, peppers, mushrooms, or cauliflower.

Eat the rice with protein and fat, such as tofu, eggs, fish, chicken, plain Greek yogurt, or avocado, rather than eating it alone.

Replace part of the rice with lentils, chickpeas, or beans; for example, use half rice and half lentils.

Cook the rice, cool it in the refrigerator, then reheat it before eating; this can reduce the speed at which its carbohydrates are absorbed.

Start the meal with a salad or cooked vegetables, optionally dressed with vinegar or lemon juice, before eating the rice.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after the meal and avoid pairing the rice with sweet drinks, dessert, or other refined carbohydrates.