Fried Whole Wheat Puri or Poori Bread (Indian Puffed Bread) (1 Puri (Approx 4 4/5 Inches Dia)) and English Indian Sooji Halwa (1 Serving (200g))

Keep sooji halwa to a small tasting portion and avoid having it in the same meal as puri; choose one starch-heavy item rather than both.

Eat a substantial serving of non-starchy vegetables first, such as spinach, okra, cauliflower, cabbage, or salad, before the rest of the meal.

Pair the meal with protein and fat, such as eggs, paneer, tofu, plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, or dal, and eat these before the halwa or puri.

Replace some or all fried puri with a small portion of chickpeas, lentils, or bean-based dishes; avoid sweetened sauces and sugary drinks alongside the meal.

Choose halwa made with less sugar and ghee, add chopped nuts or seeds, and avoid seconds; nuts can slow the rise when eaten with the dessert.

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