Upma (1 Serving (120g)) and Kesari Halwa (MTR) (1 Serving)

Have a smaller portion of Kesari Halwa and avoid taking a second serving; treat it as an occasional dessert rather than part of the main meal.

Eat Upma with protein and fat, such as eggs, paneer, plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, or a small handful of almonds, to slow carbohydrate absorption.

Add non-starchy vegetables to the Upma, such as peas, carrots, beans, spinach, capsicum, or cauliflower, and reduce the amount of semolina used.

Eat the Halwa only after a balanced meal containing vegetables and protein, rather than on an empty stomach or as a standalone snack.

Skip sweetened drinks, fruit juice, and extra sugar alongside this meal; choose water, unsweetened tea, or unsweetened coffee instead.

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