Masala Dosa (1 Piece), English Medu Vada (1 Piece) and Sambar (1 Cup)

Reduce the portion of masala dosa and medu vada; choose one rather than having both in the same meal.

Start with a small serving of salad or non-starchy vegetables, then have protein such as eggs, paneer, or unsweetened Greek yogurt before the dosa.

Choose extra vegetable-and-lentil sambar and avoid sweet chutneys or sugary drinks with the meal.

If available, replace the potato filling with a filling made from paneer, vegetables, or chickpeas.

Avoid additional fried vada; if you want a side, choose a small handful of almonds or peanuts instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if medically appropriate.