Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Six Chef-Recommended Chutneys Aim to Support Monsoon Digestion
Rainy weather can make some people feel bloated or uncomfortable after eating.
The article suggests making fresh chutneys and relishes at home.
These recipes use ingredients such as moringa, amla, mint, sesame, curry leaves, apricots and papaya.
Ginger, cumin, fennel and mint are described as ingredients that may help digestion.
Fruits and leaves add fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.
Coconut, sesame and flaxseeds add healthy fats and other nutrients.
The chutneys can be eaten with foods such as dosa, rice, rotis, kebabs and grilled dishes.
They may add flavor while supporting a balanced diet, but the article does not present them as medical treatments.
A survey cited by the article says six in 10 people report bloating, acidity or sluggish digestion during India’s rainy season.
Moringa chutney combines moringa leaves, coconut, ginger, garlic, spices and tamarind.
Sesame-coriander chutney uses roasted sesame, coriander, garlic, cumin, chilies and lemon, with optional flaxseeds.
Mint-amla, khubani and curry-leaf chutneys provide combinations of herbs, fruit, spices, coconut and seeds.
A raw papaya and fennel relish is slow-cooked with saffron, cardamom, sugar, vinegar and golden raisins.
- Who
- Chefs Vilas Dhankute, Madhusudhana Marupilli, Veer Singh Pundir, Tushar Das, Kshitij Inamdar and Hitesh Pant recommend the recipes.
- What
- Six chutneys and relishes are presented as flavorful options that may support digestion and nutrition during the monsoon.
- When
- During the monsoon, which the article says is in full swing across India.
- Where
- Across India, with recipes linked to culinary traditions and hotels in Bengaluru, Goa, Gulmarg and Karnataka.
- Why
- The article says rainy-season humidity, contaminated water and heavier foods are associated with bloating, acidity and sluggish digestion.
- Reported seasonal symptoms
- Bloating, acidity and sluggish gut health are reported by six in 10 people in a survey cited by the article.
- Featured recipes
- Moringa, sesame-coriander, mint-amla, khubani, curry-leaf-coconut and raw papaya-fennel.
- Moringa ingredients
- Moringa leaves, coconut, roasted chana dal or peanuts, tamarind, jaggery, ginger, garlic and spices.
- Amla ingredients
- Amla, mint, coriander, green chilies, ginger, garlic, roasted cumin and black salt.
- Khubani preparation
- Dried apricots are soaked for six to eight hours, cooked with mustard oil, spices, jaggery and black salt.
- Papaya relish
- Raw papaya is cooked in a syrup containing saffron, fennel, cardamom, sugar and vinegar, with golden raisins added.
- Suggested pairings
- The recipes can accompany dosa, idli, rice, millet rotis, parathas, paneer tikka, kebabs, grilled foods and vegetables.