Chole (1 piece)

Reduce the chole portion and bulk the meal with non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, cucumber, tomato, broccoli, or leafy salad.

Eat chole with a protein-rich side such as eggs, paneer, tofu, fish, or plain unsweetened yogurt to slow absorption.

Choose a smaller serving of a whole-grain accompaniment such as barley or steel-cut oats instead of refined starch sides.

Avoid sweetened drinks, desserts, and added sugar in the meal; choose water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if safe for you.

Check your glucose response at the times advised by your clinician and discuss repeated large spikes with them, especially if you use glucose-lowering medication.