Idli (1 Piece), Kesari Halwa (MTR) (1 Serving) and Masala Dosa (1 Piece)

Have a smaller portion of idli or dosa, and skip kesari halwa; avoid combining multiple starch-heavy items in the same meal.

Start the meal with a salad or cooked non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, spinach, okra, cauliflower, or beans.

Add protein before or alongside the meal, such as eggs, paneer, tofu, plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, or a lentil-based side dish.

Choose sambar with extra vegetables and lentils, and limit coconut chutney if it contains added sugar or large amounts of sweetened ingredients.

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

Check your glucose response 1–2 hours after the meal; if large rises persist, discuss meal planning and medication timing with your clinician.