Uttapam (1 Piece) and Coconut Chutney (1 Tablespoon)

Reduce the uttapam portion size and avoid eating it alone; have one small uttapam rather than multiple servings.

Use a batter made mostly from moong dal, urad dal, or besan, with less rice, and add vegetables such as onion, tomato, spinach, cabbage, or capsicum.

Pair the meal with protein and fat, such as eggs, paneer, tofu, or unsweetened Greek yogurt, before or alongside the uttapam.

Keep coconut chutney unsweetened; avoid adding sugar, jaggery, sweetened coconut, or sweet sauces.

Choose sambar with plenty of non-starchy vegetables and lentils instead of extra chutney or a second uttapam.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after the meal and check your glucose response to identify a portion that works better for you.