11 Visual Hacks for Portion Control with Indian Meals

5. Use tall, narrow glasses for lassi and chaas

Liquid portions behave differently from solids, but visual tricks still help. Tall, narrow glasses make drinks look larger and more filling than wide tumblers. That means the same amount of chaas, nimbu pani, or lassi will appear more substantial when poured into a tall glass. The taller shape also slows sipping, which gives the stomach time to register fullness. If you serve sweet beverages or sugar-added lassis occasionally, this hack can reduce the actual amount consumed without changing the taste. For families, keep a set of tall glasses for everyday drinks and reserve wide bowls for special festive drinks when a larger portion is truly intended. The change is subtle, but it’s an easy swap you can make immediately.