What Gluten watches for: asafoetida (often cut with wheat flour), naan and roti, and ghee or cream for anyone dairy-free.
6 Gluten-free Indian recipes
Chana masala
Chickpeas simmered in a warmly spiced tomato and onion sauce, served over fluffy basmati rice with lemon and cilantro.
Kids’ plate: Chana and rice bowls
Gluten-free samosas
Golden baked potato and pea samosas in a crisp gluten-free pastry, with a bright mint chutney for dipping.
Kids’ plate: Little samosa pockets
Gluten-free naan
Soft, bubbly gluten-free naan cooked in a hot skillet and brushed with garlic butter, torn warm with a cool yogurt dip.
Kids’ plate: Naan dippers
Gluten-free chicken tikka masala
Yogurt-marinated chicken in a creamy spiced tomato sauce, mopped up with steamed basmati rice.
Kids’ plate: Chicken dipper boats
Gluten-free butter chicken
Creamy, mild butter chicken with tomato and warm spices, spooned over basmati rice.
Kids’ plate: Butter chicken night
Spinach and Tomato Dal (Indian Lentil Soup)
Red lentils simmered with spinach, plum tomato, mustard seeds, cumin, and turmeric in a warm soup.
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Gluten-free Indian cooking questions
Is Indian food gluten-free?
Many curries, dals and rice dishes are. Naan, roti and samosas aren’t, and asafoetida (hing) is often mixed with wheat flour, so buy one labelled gluten-free.
Can the kids eat it too?
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Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice. Recipes are checked against the restrictions you enter, but always check labels for allergens and cross-contact, and talk to your doctor or dietitian about your diet.