Rice Idli (Hommade) (1 Serving) and Peanut Chutney (Saravana Bhavan) (1 Serving)

Reduce the rice idli portion (for example, have 1–2 small idlis rather than a large serving) and avoid seconds; peanut chutney is usually less likely to be the main driver than the rice-based idlis.

Replace some or all rice idlis with steamed moong-dal chilla or lentil-based idlis, and keep the peanut chutney unsweetened.

Pair the meal with a generous serving of non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, spinach, okra, or cabbage to slow carbohydrate absorption.

Add protein before or alongside the idlis, such as plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, tofu, paneer, or eggs, if suitable for you.

Choose peanut chutney without added sugar, jaggery, sweetened coconut, or excess oil, and keep the serving moderate because it is calorie-dense.

Take an easy 10–20 minute walk after eating and check your glucose response at the timing recommended by your clinician; use the results to identify a portion that works for you.