Rajma rice (1 piece)

Reduce the rice portion and increase the rajma-to-rice ratio; use a smaller bowl and avoid second servings.

Choose cooked basmati rice or brown basmati rice instead of sticky or short-grain white rice, and keep the serving modest.

Add plenty of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, okra, cauliflower, cabbage, or salad to the meal.

Include a protein side such as plain unsweetened yogurt, paneer, egg, fish, or chicken, while limiting sugary sauces.

Avoid sweet drinks, dessert, and fruit juice with or immediately after rajma rice; choose water or unsweetened tea instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if safe for you, to help blunt the rise.