Dal Yellow (Hommade) (1 Serving) and English Indian Paneer Bhurji (1 Cup)

Reduce the dal yellow portion and increase paneer bhurji with non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, cauliflower, mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini.

Cook dal until just tender rather than very soft or blended, and avoid adding sugar, jaggery, potatoes, or large amounts of onion paste.

Add a side salad of cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and lemon before the meal; use a yogurt-based dressing without sugar.

Have the meal with a small portion of whole chickpeas or lentils instead of white rice, naan, paratha, or other refined-flour sides.

Use plain unsweetened yogurt or raita with cucumber and mint as an accompaniment.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating and avoid lying down immediately.