Prolicious rava idli (1 piece)

Reduce the rava idli portion (for example, have 1–2 instead of a larger serving) and avoid seconds.

Eat the idlis with a protein-rich side such as plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, eggs, or paneer.

Add a non-starchy vegetable side, such as cucumber salad, sautéed spinach, broccoli, or beans, before or alongside the meal.

Choose coconut chutney, mint-coriander chutney, or sambar without added sugar; skip sweet chutneys and sugary drinks.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if appropriate for your health and mobility.

For future batches, mix vegetables such as grated carrot, peas, spinach, or beans into the batter and consider making smaller idlis.