English Indian Chickpea Pancake (1 Serving (140g))

Keep the chickpea pancake portion smaller, and avoid pairing it with rice, potatoes, sweet chutney, sugary drinks, or dessert in the same meal.

Add a filling protein side such as eggs, plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, paneer, tofu, or chicken to slow digestion and reduce the meal’s glucose impact.

Mix or top the batter with non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, or cauliflower; use plenty of vegetables relative to flour.

Choose savory toppings such as avocado, cucumber raita made with plain yogurt, or a small amount of nuts or seeds instead of sweet sauces.

Have the pancake after a vegetable-and-protein starter, such as a salad with cucumber, leafy greens, and tofu or eggs, rather than eating it when very hungry.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after the meal and avoid prolonged sitting for the next couple of hours.