gluten free

These recipes do not include ingredients that may contain gluten.

Indian cuisine has few dishes that require wheat or similar grains. As a result, most Indian cuisine is naturally gluten-free.

The Indian bread we love is the exception as they are almost always are made from some form of wheat flour, although there are exceptions.

Besides these few exceptions, wheat flour is not used as a thickener or a crisping agent in most of the recipes in this book. Rice flour or chickpea flour is far more commonly used.

Almost every recipe in this cookbook is gluten-free, provided you select your ingredients carefully and do not introduce gluten as part of a store-bought preparation.

crisp spinach chaat

crisp spinach chaat

A dish from the street-vendors of New Delhi. Palak chaat is made from crispy fried spinach leaves, onion, tomato, yoghurt and chaat dressings.

cucumber raita

cucumber raita

The coolness of the cucumber and yoghurt, with a touch of sweetness, makes this kheere ka raita the perfect accompaniment for hot food

dal and spinach

dal and spinach

Nutritious, protein-rich, iron and mineral-rich, fibre-rich, dal palang is probably the healthiest dish in this cookbook. One of our favourite dal recipes.

dal makhani

dal makhani

This is a dish that showcases the taste and style of the Punjab. A smooth texture, delicate flavour layers and a hint of spice and smokiness makes this dish of lentils and red kidney beans a global favourite.

dal with egg

dal with egg

A simple yellow dal with pickled chillies and a sliced omelette stirred through. Wholesome, flavourful everyday food.

dhansak

dhansak

Dhansak is an ages-old Parsi family recipe. It has something for everyone - lamb, lentils, pumpkin, eggplant, and a creamy texture with no dairy products.

dosa

dosa

Dosa are south Indian rice and lentil crepes. They are gluten-free, and are just wonderful as an alternative to bread for your gluten-free friends and family.

egg chaat

egg chaat

Take some boiled eggs, onion, tomato and a few spices and you have anda chaat, another great street food from Delhi.

eggplant pickle

eggplant pickle

This eggplant pickle, brinjal ka achaar, is deliciously hot and spicy.

eggs in coconut masala

eggs in coconut masala

A simple, but hot coconut masala with halved eggs. Mootay moli is from Kerala and is easy, simple and bursting with flavour.