Rice Idli (Hommade) (1 Serving), Sambhar (Saravana Bhavan) (1 Serving) and Coconut Chutney (1 Tablespoon)

Replace rice idli with moong-dal or chickpea-flour chilla, and keep the serving to a modest portion.

Begin the meal with unsweetened plain yogurt, a small handful of almonds, or an egg to slow carbohydrate absorption.

Make sambhar thicker with extra lentils and non-starchy vegetables such as okra, spinach, cauliflower, bottle gourd, or beans; avoid adding potato.

Use coconut chutney without added sugar, jaggery, sweetened coconut, or fruit, and limit it to a small bowl.

Avoid having sweet drinks, fruit juice, or dessert with this meal; choose water, unsweetened tea, or unsweetened buttermilk instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, and consider checking your glucose response to adjust portions.