Traditional Rotipachadi for Modern Health

High-fiber South Indian–style chutneys (Rotipachadi) made with simple, everyday ingredients. All are suitable for roti, dosa, idli, or rice and focus on vegetables + minimal oil.

General High-Fiber Chutney Tips

• Grind coarse, not smooth

• Use less oil (½–1 tsp is enough)

• Prefer whole vegetables & greens

• Avoid excessive water

Important Diabetes Tips for Chutneys

• Oil: ½–1 tsp only

• Tamarind: very small piece

• Avoid jaggery / sugar

• Grind coarse, not smooth

Portion size: 2–3 tbsp per meal

Best Combinations for Sugar Control

• Chutney + millet roti

• Chutney + pesarattu

• Chutney + vegetable dosa

• Avoid: plain white rice + large chutney quantity

 What to Avoid

• Coconut-heavy chutneys

• Too much tamarind

• Excess oil / tempering

KIDNEY-SAFE MODIFICATIONS (IMPORTANT)

General Rules (Early CKD / Kidney Safety)

• Salt: stay ≤ 1 g/recipe

• No baking soda, no packaged powders

• Avoid coconut, peanuts, sesame

• Avoid onion (fluid retention + potassium)

• Portion: 2 tbsp only if potassium is borderline

AVOID COMPLETELY (Kidney + BP)

• Coconut chutney

• Groundnut/peanut chutney

• Sesame chutney

• Onion-based chutneys

• Ready-made chutney powders

Best Use Timing

• Morning / lunch better than night

• Avoid chutney daily at dinner

  
  

“Traditional pachadi connects the past to the present, nourishing both body and culture.”