Rava idly (1 piece)

Reduce the portion of rava idly and avoid seconds; start with one or two smaller idlies and reassess your response.

Eat the idlies with a generous serving of vegetable sambar containing lentils, such as toor dal, plus non-starchy vegetables like spinach, okra, beans, or carrots.

Add a protein side such as eggs, paneer, plain Greek yogurt, or unsweetened curd before or alongside the meal.

Choose coconut chutney or peanut chutney without added sugar, and limit sweet chutneys or sugary beverages.

Have a short 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, rather than remaining seated.

If making rava idly at home, mix in extra vegetables and replace part of the rava with besan or ground lentils to increase protein and fiber.