Chutneys are a staple in Indian cuisine, adding flavor and freshness to meals. For those managing diabetes, choosing the right ingredients is key. These chutneys are low in glycemic index, rich in fiber, and packed with nutrients, making them safe and healthy options. These chutneys not only enhance taste but also support a balanced diabetic diet.
Key Tips for Diabetic-Friendly Chutneys
1. Avoid adding sugar or jaggery.
2. Use minimal oil for tempering.
3. Focus on fiber-rich and low-glycemic ingredients.
4. Pair chutneys with whole grains like millet dosa, ragi idli, or brown rice.
2. Use minimal oil for tempering.
3. Focus on fiber-rich and low-glycemic ingredients.
4. Pair chutneys with whole grains like millet dosa, ragi idli, or brown rice.
5. Avoid Coconut if you use it add in minimal quantities.
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Pottukadalai chutney
Pottukadalai chutney is one of the easy to make diet recipes suitable for people who want to avoid coconut. This is easy to make and is an excellent side dish for idli, dosa and Pongal.
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Coriander leaves chutney
Coriander leaves chutney also known as Kothamalli Chutney is one of the traditional chutney recipes of Tamil Nadu. Here the chutney is made using a combination of coriander leaves and onions which gives it a nice flavour. Try this easy coriander chutney with any breakfast of your choice. You can do this without coconut and serve for diabetic people.
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Onion Tomato Chutney
Onion tomato chutney is a simple chutney recipe which goes well with idli and dosa. The tangy taste of the tomato and the garlicy taste enhances the aroma of the chutney. This chutney is good for diabetics and those who want to reduce their weight because we do not use coconut.
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Chettinad Vara Milagai Chutney
Chettinad Vara Milagai Chutney is one of the Traditional recipe which is famous in Karaikudi. This is made using very little ingredients and is very spicy and tasty. This chutney is made without coconut and so it is a best diet recipe.
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Madurai Poondu Chutney
Madurai Poondu Chutney is one of the easy to make Chutney recipe of Madurai which can be done without using the stove. I learned this recipe from one of my neighbour who is a native of Madurai. This recipe is good for digestion and also for lactating mothers. Serve this Poondu Chutney with Idli and dosa and enjoy.
Tomato chutney
Tomato chutney is one of the most popular South Indian Chutney recipe which goes well with idli, dosa, and utappam. I learnt this recipe from my Mom and she learnt this from her aunty. This chutney is prepared when they go for tours as this will retain its texture and flavour even for 1 week. The main ingredients for making this tomato chutney are Tomatoes and Gingely oil.
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Tomato Groundnut Chutney / Peanut Tomato Chutney
Tomato Groundnut Chutney / Peanut Tomato Chutney is a spicy tangy Andhra style chutney recipe which has got a unique taste when compared to all other chutney varieties. You can replace this chutney as a side dish for breakfast dishes like Khara Bath (upma), Adai dosa, Millets pongal, pesarattu, Aval dosa, idli and vada instead of your usual ones. Add Groundnut in minimal quantities for making it suitable for diabetics.
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