If not curries, she suggests kidney beans and pulses in the form of sprouts.
Kadhi is another favourite amongst Indians. But while there's nothing wrong with the curry which is made of curd and gram flour, Tandon advises preparing it without fried pakodas.
“Use low fat curd, onion, gram flour, garlic and less amount of oil and avoid pakodas,” she said.
To prevent lethargy, she advises choosing Indian bread over rice. But if rice is your staple diet, concentrate on portions.