Masala Dosa (1 Piece) and Tea with Milk and Sugar (1 Teacup (6 Fl Oz))

Reduce the dosa portion (for example, one smaller dosa) and avoid extra potato filling; ask for more non-starchy vegetable filling such as cabbage, spinach, or paneer instead.

Have a protein-rich side before or with the meal, such as plain unsweetened Greek yogurt/curd, paneer, eggs, or tofu, to slow the rise in blood sugar.

Choose sambar with plenty of non-starchy vegetables and limit coconut chutney to a small portion; avoid sweet chutneys.

Replace sweet milk tea with unsweetened tea, or use a small amount of milk and a non-sugar sweetener if desired.

Eat the dosa slowly and start with a salad or cooked vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, leafy greens, okra, or cauliflower.

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