Dhokla (1 Piece) and Kachori (1 Piece)

Keep portions small: have one small piece of dhokla or half a kachori, rather than making either the main part of the meal.

Eat dhokla or kachori only after a protein- and fibre-rich starter, such as plain Greek yogurt, paneer, tofu, eggs, or a salad with non-starchy vegetables.

Choose steamed, besan-based dhokla without added sugar in the batter or tempering; avoid sweet chutneys and sugary drinks alongside it.

For kachori, prefer a baked or air-fried version with a filling of lentils, peas, or moong dal, and avoid deep-fried, potato-heavy fillings.

Pair the meal with unsweetened yogurt or raita and a generous serving of vegetables; choose mint-coriander chutney without sugar instead of tamarind-date chutney.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, and avoid sitting or lying down immediately after the meal.