Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 5 months ago

How to reduce acidity in food?

My husband has a sensitive stomach, and often after eating certain dishes, he gets heartburn. I'm trying to figure out how to make food less acidic generally. Any general tips for cooking to help with this?

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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At this age, even looking at tomato gravy causes chest burn! To reduce acidity in your cooking, always add a tiny pinch of sugar or jaggery. It balances the sourness without making the food taste sweet.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

If food is constantly causing you severe reflux, please consult a specialist at a good hospital. While we can balance acidity in curries by adding cream or cashew paste, ongoing stomach issues need proper medical advice.

Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Don't overcomplicate it. If your food has too much acid from tomatoes or lemon, add a spoonful of butter or ghee. Fat naturally neutralizes the sharp acidic taste in any Indian dish.

Lata Devi Lata Devi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

In our village, if the curry becomes too sour or acidic, we just mix in a little bit of fresh coconut milk. It makes the gravy very smooth and keeps the stomach cool and happy.

Satish Kumar Satish Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

No need to buy expensive ingredients to fix acidic food. A simple boiled potato or a pinch of regular baking soda from your pantry will neutralize the acid without costing a rupee.

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Kiran Johar Kiran Johar Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Over the years, I have learned that slow cooking your tomatoes thoroughly is the best way to reduce their natural acidity. Don't rush the masala frying process and your stomach will thank you.

Nisha Thomas Nisha Thomas Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, I am too tired to cook separate meals, so when my tomato soup turned out super acidic, I just threw in some baking soda. It bubbled like crazy but fixed the taste instantly so I could finally sleep.

Aditya Joshi Aditya Joshi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

If your cooking is tasting like battery acid, don't throw it away! Just add some boiled mashed potatoes to absorb the sourness and pretend it was a gourmet recipe all along.

Rohan Deshpande Rohan Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually yaar, if your pasta sauce or curry is too acidic, just add a splash of fresh cream or milk. It completely tones down the sharpness and makes it taste super rich.

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Ritu Sharma Ritu Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I had this issue yesterday when my kadhai paneer gravy became way too tangy. I just added some roasted onion paste and a little cream, and it balanced out the sourness beautifully.

Deepak Sen Deepak Sen Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Adding a little bit of grated carrot while simmering your sauce can naturally reduce the acidity. Hope this helps you enjoy your meal better.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I just fixed a highly acidic tomato soup last night. A tiny pinch of baking soda neutralized it instantly, and then I added a dollop of fresh butter to round off the flavors perfectly.

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