Homemade - Khasta Kachori (1 piece)

Reduce the portion to one small kachori and avoid having seconds; eat slowly and stop before feeling full.

Have the kachori as part of a meal rather than alone, pairing it with plain unsweetened yogurt or paneer for more protein.

Start with a generous serving of non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, leafy greens, cauliflower, or okra; use a lemon-based dressing without sugar.

Choose a filling with more lentils or peas and less refined flour when making them at home; keep the pastry shell thinner and bake or air-fry instead of deep-frying when possible.

Skip sweet chutney, sugary drinks, and dessert with the meal; use mint-coriander chutney without added sugar instead.

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