What is Caloriematterss?

Caloriematterss is an Indian food and wellness website focused on low-FODMAP, high-protein, IBS-friendly recipes. It rebuilds everyday Indian dishes to be gentle on a sensitive gut, using smart swaps for common triggers, so people with IBS can still enjoy familiar, home-style Indian food. Every recipe is tested first-hand by the founder, Urmi, who lives with IBS.

Are Indian recipes safe for people with IBS?

Indian food can be very IBS-friendly when it is adjusted the right way. Caloriematterss reduces high-FODMAP triggers, avoids heavy onion and garlic bases, limits deep frying, and uses gentle spices and cooking methods. Common swaps include using the green tops of spring onion instead of onion and garlic-infused oil instead of garlic. Individual tolerance varies, so anyone with a medical condition should consult a qualified healthcare professional.

How are Caloriematterss recipes made low-FODMAP?

A low-FODMAP approach limits certain fermentable carbohydrates that trigger bloating, gas and discomfort in people with IBS. Caloriematterss recipes are built to be low-FODMAP where possible by choosing gut-friendly vegetables, portioning trigger ingredients carefully, and swapping high-FODMAP items for gentler alternatives, so the food stays flavourful without the gut ache.

Are the recipes high in protein?

Yes. Caloriematterss focuses on high-protein Indian recipes using ingredients like chicken, paneer, tofu, lentils, curd, eggs, seeds and nuts. Each recipe is designed to be filling and gut-friendly, so you get enough protein without triggering a sensitive stomach.

Who creates the recipes on Caloriematterss?

The recipes are created and tested by Urmi, the founder of Caloriematterss, who lives with IBS. She rebuilds Indian food to be low-FODMAP, high-protein and gentle on the gut, and every recipe is tested in her own kitchen before it is published. The content shares personal, lived experience and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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The tools & ingredients I actually use.

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Spices & Seeds

Spice

Cumin Seeds

My base tempering spice — warm, earthy, and easy on a sensitive stomach.

The tools & ingredients I actually use.

Spices & Seeds

Cumin Seeds

Fenugreek Seeds

Fennel Seeds

Cardamom

Turmeric

Cinnamon Sticks

Pantry & Low-FODMAP Staples

Chia Seeds

Ghee

Olive Oil

Basil Seeds

Psyllium Husk (Isabgol)

Oats

Yellow Lentil

Kitchen Tools

Stainless Steel Pan

Japanese Hot Pot

Curd Strainer

Tea Kettle

Baking Bowl

Air Fryer Oven

Teas & Drinks

Blue Pea Tea

Hibiscus Tea

Recipes that love you back.