Kidney Kitchen South Asian Recipes

This quick and easy recipe is low in salt, potassium and phosphate and provides plenty of protein.

Lemon rice is a popular dish in South India. It has a delicate citrus flavour and nutty aroma from nuts and lentils.

This is a typical Indian, everyday vegetarian meal packed with nutrients and fibre, providing a good source of protein.

A traditional South Indian family recipe. This is a creamy, authentic, and versatile dish that’s low in salt, potassium and phosphate.

The humble dal is a staple in many South Asian kitchens. This soupy, mellow version of masoor dal, with a deeply comforting taste, will be enjoyed by the whole family.

This dish is a traditional family recipe from the Bengal Coast. A wonderful use of spices makes this dish a flavourful meal that’s low in salt, potassium and phosphate.

With fresh onions, tomatoes, and a red pepper this chicken jalfrezi packs a flavour punch. You can make this as hot as you like, and can even prepare a vegetarian version by removing the chicken.

Khichdi is a popular, delicious and wholesome one-pot meal dish from India. The combination of rice and lentils make it a good vegetarian protein source.

A warming porridge, ideal for Ramadan, which can be served in many ways but remains low in potassium and low in phosphate.

This is a popular, nutritious recipe from the state of Gujarat in India, which is low in potassium, phosphate and salt. Theplas are typically eaten at breakfast or as a part of main meal.

Uttapam is a popular South Indian dosa variety. It is usually made using dosa batter from rice and lentils, but this recipe is an instant alternative, which requires no grinding and fermenting to make the batter. For best results, use coarse semolina, not fine.

This quick and delicious omelette is loaded with flavour and sure to please your taste buds. Perfect if accompanied with a piping hot cup of chai!

A nutritious, high-fibre breakfast that’s low in potassium and phosphate, upma is a popular South Indian breakfast made with semolina (called rava or suji locally).

Peda is a popular Indian sweet often served during festivals and special occasions, and is often served as an offering to God on auspicious occasions.

Gajar halwa is a classic, rich and creamy Indian dessert, popular during festivities. Gajar means carrot and halwa means pudding.

Sheera, as it is called in Maharashtra, is a traditional Indian sweet often known as suji halwa in North India and enjoyed as a pudding on special occasions.

An iftar table is not complete without fruit chaat. For people with kidney disease who are unable to fast during Ramadan, enjoying a safe, yet delicious fruit chaat recipe will make you feel part of the celebration.