English Indian Bonda Snack (1 Piece) and Idli (1 Piece)

Keep the serving small: choose one small idli or one small bonda rather than having both, and avoid seconds.

Eat the snack after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach; start with salad or cooked non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, spinach, beans, or cabbage.

Pair it with protein and fat, such as eggs, paneer, tofu, unsweetened Greek yogurt, or a small handful of nuts, instead of eating it alone.

Choose sambar with plenty of vegetables and lentils, and use it in place of sweet chutneys or large amounts of coconut chutney.

Prefer steamed idli over deep-fried bonda when possible; if choosing bonda, opt for a smaller, less-fried portion.

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