English Dal (1 Cup)

Reduce the serving of English dal and avoid adding sugar, jaggery, sweet chutney, or large amounts of rice or bread alongside it.

Pair the dal with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, okra, or salad.

Add protein and fat to the meal, such as plain unsweetened yogurt, paneer, eggs, tofu, or a small handful of almonds or walnuts.

Choose a smaller portion of whole-grain roti or quinoa instead of refined rice, naan, or white bread.

Eat slowly and start the meal with vegetables or salad before the dal and starches.

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