Mixed Nuts (100 G) and Homemade - Onion Uttapam (1 piece(80grams))

Reduce the uttapam portion (for example, have one smaller uttapam) and avoid making it very thick; the rice-and-lentil batter is likely the main driver of the spike.

Add a protein side such as eggs, tofu, paneer, or unsweetened Greek yogurt before or alongside the meal to slow digestion and reduce the glucose rise.

Increase non-starchy vegetable toppings or sides, such as spinach, cabbage, mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, or cucumber, and use only a modest amount of onion.

Keep mixed nuts to a small measured handful and choose unsweetened, uncoated nuts; avoid pairing the meal with sweet chutneys, juice, or sweetened tea/coffee.

Choose coconut chutney, mint-coriander chutney without sugar, or plain yogurt instead of sweet tomato chutney or other sugary accompaniments.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if safe for you, to help lower the post-meal rise.