Idli (1 Piece), Sambar (1 Cup) and English Indian Filter Coffee (1 Coffee Cup (6 Fl Oz))

Choose filter coffee without sugar, jaggery, syrups, or sweetened condensed milk; keep the serving small.

Limit the idli portion—for example, have one or two—and avoid going back for additional servings.

Eat protein first, such as boiled eggs, paneer, or tofu, before starting the idli.

Have a larger serving of sambar made with extra lentils and non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, okra, cauliflower, or beans.

Add unsweetened coconut chutney or a small handful of peanuts to slow the meal’s carbohydrate absorption.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating and use your glucose readings to identify the idli and coffee portions that work best for you.