Homemade - Payasam (1 grams)

Have a smaller serving of payasam and avoid a second helping; use a smaller bowl to make the portion feel satisfying.

Prepare it with less sugar or replace part of the sugar with a non-sugar sweetener such as stevia or monk-fruit sweetener.

Choose a version made with steel-cut oats, barley, or quinoa instead of white rice, vermicelli, or refined grains.

Add nuts and seeds such as almonds, pistachios, chia seeds, or flaxseed to slow digestion and make the dessert more filling.

Eat payasam after a balanced meal containing protein and non-starchy vegetables, rather than on an empty stomach.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating to help reduce the post-meal rise.