Tea with Milk (1 Teacup (6 Fl Oz)) and Rice Idli (Hommade) (1 Serving)

Reduce the rice idli portion and avoid having it alone; pair a smaller serving with protein such as plain Greek yogurt, paneer, egg, or unsweetened soy yogurt.

Choose idlis made with a higher proportion of urad dal and include fiber-rich additions such as grated vegetables, spinach, or methi in the batter.

Have a side of sambar loaded with non-starchy vegetables and dal; limit potato and avoid sweet chutneys.

Replace coconut chutney portions that include added sugar with mint-coriander chutney or plain coconut chutney without sugar.

Make tea without sugar or sweetened condensed milk; use a smaller amount of milk, and consider unsweetened soy milk or low-fat milk.

Eat vegetables or a protein starter before the idli and take a 10–20 minute easy walk after the meal.