Onion dosa (1 piece)

Reduce the portion: have one small, thin onion dosa instead of multiple dosas, and avoid refills.

Choose a dosa made with more urad dal, moong dal, or millet-based batter and less polished rice batter when possible.

Eat a protein- and fiber-rich starter such as paneer, tofu, plain Greek yogurt, or a non-starchy vegetable salad before the dosa.

Pair the dosa with sambar containing extra lentils and non-starchy vegetables rather than potato-based sides or sweet chutneys.

Avoid sugary drinks, fruit juice, and desserts with the meal; choose water, unsweetened tea, or coffee instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, and use your glucose readings to identify the portion size that works best for you.