Indian Chole (100 G) and Methi Paratha (1 Piece)

Reduce the portion of methi paratha and chole; avoid having seconds, and eat slowly to allow fullness signals to catch up.

Make the paratha thinner and use less atta; avoid adding potato, refined flour, sugar, or extra oil/ghee to the dough.

Pair the meal with a large cucumber, tomato, onion, and leafy-green salad dressed with lemon or vinegar before the paratha.

Add a protein side such as plain unsweetened yogurt, paneer, egg, fish, or chicken, and keep the chole portion moderate.

Choose whole chana with plenty of vegetables in the curry, and limit creamy gravies, added sugar, and large amounts of oil.

Skip sweet lassi, juice, soda, and dessert with this meal; drink water or unsweetened tea, then take a 10–20 minute walk afterward.