English Tandoori Roti (1 Piece) and Dal Yellow (Hommade) (1 Serving)

Reduce the carbohydrate portion at that meal, especially the flour-based bread, and avoid seconds.

Start with a large serving of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, okra, cauliflower, cabbage, or salad before the lentils and bread.

Add protein and healthy fat to the meal, for example plain yogurt, paneer, eggs, fish, chicken, tofu, or a small handful of nuts.

Choose a thinner, smaller bread portion and increase the lentil-to-bread ratio; avoid pairing the meal with rice, sweets, juice, or sugary drinks.

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

Check your glucose response at consistent times after this meal and discuss repeated large spikes with your clinician or diabetes educator.