Dosa (1 Piece)

Reduce the dosa portion (for example, have 1–2 smaller dosas) and avoid having it as the only major carbohydrate in the meal.

Choose a thicker, more protein-rich dosa batter by adding urad dal, moong dal, or besan; avoid adding rice flour or sugar to the batter.

Pair dosa with sambar containing plenty of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, okra, eggplant, cabbage, or beans, rather than relying mainly on potato filling.

Add a protein side such as plain unsweetened curd, paneer, eggs, tofu, or a small serving of dal to slow the rise after the meal.

Avoid potato masala, sweet chutneys, fruit juice, and sweetened coffee or tea alongside dosa; choose coconut chutney or mint-coriander chutney without added sugar instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, and check your glucose response to identify a portion size that works for you.