Rice Idli (Hommade) (1 Serving) and Masala Dosa (1 Piece)

Reduce the portion of masala dosa or rice idli, and avoid having both in the same meal.

Start the meal with a salad of cucumber, tomato, and leafy vegetables, then eat the dosa or idli afterward.

Pair a smaller serving with extra vegetable sambar and a protein such as eggs, paneer, tofu, or unsweetened yogurt.

Ask for less potato filling in masala dosa; choose a filling with paneer, tofu, mushrooms, or mixed non-starchy vegetables instead.

Avoid sweetened drinks, fruit juice, and sugary chutneys with the meal; choose water or unsweetened buttermilk.

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