Find the best collection of easy gluten-free Indian Recipes that are vegetarian and egg-free too! From main dishes to sides, this collection of more than 40 recipes is hearty, delicious, and super easy to make.
People need a gluten-free diet mainly because they have celiac disease, a serious autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. Others may have gluten intolerance, causing discomfort when they eat gluten. Some choose a gluten-free diet for perceived health benefits or personal preferences.
Indian cuisine is great for those who need gluten-free meals. While most Indian breads are whole wheat flour flatbreads like paratha or chapati, they can be replaced with gluten-free options like gram flour, Maize flour, bajra flour, rajgira flour, from rice or brown rice and lentils to vegetable curries and yogurt dips.
These recipes use staple food like Makki Ki roti or Pilaf with curd made with Indian spices so that you can enjoy authentic Indian flavors. Try these easy and delicious vegetarian recipes!
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Why Would You Love This Gluten-Free Recipes Collection?
- Simple Ingredients
- Traditional Version of Indian Meal.
- Indian spice blends are gluten-free, but one may check the ingredients list from the pack.
- Uses easy gluten-free flour- chickpea flour, ragi flour, buckwheat flour, rice flour, etc.
- The Best Gluten-Free Recipes Ever!
Which Indian dishes are gluten-free?
From Jeera rice, Pulao, Vegetable Biryani to Onion Pakoda or vegetable pakora, to gravy dishes- palak paneer, Rajma, Chole and lentils like Dal Makhani, Yellow Tadka Dal, and side dishes like: aloo gobhi, methi aloo, and a few gluten free roti like: makki ki roti, jowar, ragi roti, there are so many Indian dishes that are gluten-free.
40+ Gluten-Free Indian Recipes
Find from this amazing collection your perfect gluten-free meal- snacks, breakfast, salad, lunch, desserts, or dinner.
Appetizers, Dips & Drinks
Onion Pakora
Onion Pakora Recipe - Crispy Indian Onion Fritters
These deep-fried Onion pakoras or Onion Bhaji are one of the popular Indian tea-time snacks that go well with homemade Green Chutney! Light and crisp, each bite of these incredibly delicious onion pakoda is indulgent.
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Amla Pickle Recipe
Amla Achar Recipe- Indian Gooseberry Pickle
This Amla Pickle recipe is flavored with Indian spices- dried red chilies, fenugreek seeds, Fennel seeds and Turmeric and is super easy recipe that helps you create a Instant Amla Achar.
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Sweet Potato Tikki
Roasted Makhana
Roasted Makhana Recipe
This elegant recipe of Roasted Makhana or Phool Makhana involves slow roasting of makhana dunked in desi ghee for a quick healthy snack! Made in two ways- salted and caramelized with sugar, these crunchy makhana are going to be your favorite ones soon!
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Paneer Tikka
Paneer Tikka Recipe {Easy Indian Starter}
Paneer Tikka is an Indian Starter made using curd-marinated Paneer cubes flavored with crispy onions, tomatoes, capsicum and Indian spices.
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Masala Pori
Masala Pori | Kaara Pori (Spicy Puffed Rice Recipe) - Cakeworkorange
Masala Pori, known as Kara Pori or spicy puffed rice, is a popular snack in South India. It is made from puffed rice mixed with various spices, including chilli powder, turmeric, salt, and other flavourings such as red chillies, fried gram dal peanuts, and curry leaves.
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Indian Kachumber Salad
Indian Kachumber Salad
Looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish to complement your meal? This Indian Kachumber Salad is a must try!
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Cilantro Mint Chutney
Cilantro Mint Chutney (Indian Green Dip)
Cilantro Mint Chutney is a popular Indian green dipping sauce that uses fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and green chilies. A perfect dip served with Indian snacks like onion fritters, samosa, or bread pakora!
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Bathua Raita
Bathua Raita | Bathua Curd Dip
This humble green Bathua Raita made with freshly sorted and boiled Bathua leaves is rich in savory flavors is a perfect side dish with Indian Roti!
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Beetroot Curd
Beetroot Raita Recipe {Indian Yogurt Beet Dip}
Try this flavorful, vibrant and refreshing Beetroot yogurt Dip recipe that combines the earthy flavors of beetroot with the yogurt, in typical Indian style, traditionally called Indian Beet Raita!
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Carrot Beet Juice
Beet Carrot Ginger Juice Recipe With Juicer
This simple and vibrant-looking Carrot Beet Ginger Juice is a blend of red carrots, fresh ginger root, and red beets flavored with fresh mint leaves. And all that sweetness in the freshly pressed juice without any added sugar!
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Amla Juice
Fresh Amla Juice Recipe
Amla juice is a tangy drink made from fresh Indian Gooseberries. These small fruits add a unique, refreshing flavor to the drink.
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Mango Lassi
Vegan Mango Lassi
A delicious creamy vegan mango lassi made with coconut yogurt and plant-based milk, ripe mangoes, ginger, hemp seeds, ground cardamom and a tad of maple syrup—refreshing and so good!
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Breakfast
Quinoa Upma
Quinoa Upma
Savory, spicy, and full of flavor — this Quinoa Upma recipe is a quick and gluten-free twist on the traditional South Indian breakfast. Packed with seasonal fresh veggies, it is a hearty breakfast!
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Moong Dal Chilla- Indian Lentil Pancakes
Moong Dal Chilla (Savory Lentil Pancakes)
Moong dal Chilla, a beloved Indian breakfast dish, is a savory pancake made from yellow moong dal and Indian spices. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, it's a perfect recipe for busy people!
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Podi Dosa
Podi Dosa Recipe
Crispy podi dosa made with homemade spicy idli podi and sesame oil — a quick, flavorful South Indian breakfast you’ll love!
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Green Lentil Uttapam
Green Moong Dal Uttapam (Mung Bean Pancake)
Green Moong Dal Uttapam, or Mung Bean Pancake, is a delicious and nutritious Indian dish. It's made from soaked and ground green moong dal (split mung beans) and spices. A perfect way to start your day with a high-protein breakfast!
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Lunch/Dinner
Moong Dal Soup
Yellow Moong Dal Soup (Indian Mung Lentil Soup)
This Yellow Moong Dal Soup, drizzled with Desi Ghee and packed with flavor and nutrition is a comforting bowl of deliciousness. A simple yet amazing recipe of a hearty soup that gathers in under 20 minutes.
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Kadhi Pakora
Kadhi Pakora
This is my family’s version of Kadhi Pakora, an Indian tangy yogurt-based curry that is slow-cooked to perfection and paired with crispy onion fritters that soak up spicy flavors from the curry.
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Easy Chana Saag
Easy Chana Saag (Indian Chickpea Curry with Spinach)
Chana Saag, made with dry chickpeas and fresh leafy greens is a popular Indian recipe. Simmered in coconut milk, onion, garlic, tomato gravy, and Indian warm spices, this is a comfort meal with rice or paratha for busy weeknights!
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Punjabi Saag Paneer
Authentic Punjabi Saag Paneer (Best Indian Palak Recipe)
Bursting with the amazing flavors of mustard greens, spinach, and aromatic Indian spices, this Saag Paneer is a popular Indian Winter Recipe. Cubes of Paneer dunked in this green color gravy made from fresh leafy greens taste heavenly and is a perfect Dinner or lunch recipe for cold winters.
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Kala Chana Chaat
Kala Chana Salad Recipe - Black Chickpea Salad
This Kala Chana Salad , a popular Indian Chana made with Black Chickpea is a quick appetizer rich in savory flavors of onion, tomato, spices, and lemon juice.
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Palak Chana Dal
Easy Chana Dal Palak Recipe (Spinach Daal)
Could you believe that making Winter Greens would be an easy task?This Palak Chana Dal Recipe is a one-pot Spinach Recipe made super easy for busy you. A popular recipe from North India, this Spinach Dal is a total comfort meal when teamed with jeera rice, Paratha or Chapati.
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Masoor Dal
Red Lentil Dal Recipe (Indian Masoor Dal)
Masoor Dal is a fragrant and flavorful Indian spiced lentil curry made with red lentils, dried red chilis, onion, garlic, and cumin seeds. Enjoy a bowl of this naturally vegan and gluten-free spicy masoor dal as a simple side or healthy main dish.
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Paneer Jalfrezi
Best Paneer Jalfrezi Recipe-Restaurant Style
Paneer Jalfrezi is an Indian recipe of paneer blended with vegetables like peppers, pumpkin, carrots and broccoli by simmering them in onion and tomato gravy. A homemade paneer recipe that resembles the restaurant-styled one.
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Bengali Moong Dal
Typical Bengali Moong Dal Recipe (with Mustard Oil)
This nutritious Bengali Moong Dal recipe will transport you to West Bengal, and the addition of mustard oil makes it even more enticing.
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Mushroom Masala
Mushroom Masala
This one-pot Mushroom Masala Recipe is an easy recipe of mushroom curry and is bursting with the flavors of Indian spices and can you believe all that gathers in less than 15 minutes?
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Aloo Gobhi
Aloo Gobi
This flavorful, one-pan Aloo Gobi recipe is the ultimate Indian home-style dish that you can quickly bring together using a few wholesome and inexpensive ingredients!
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Punjabi Chana Masala
Chole Chana Masala Recipe- Punjabi Style
Made in spicy onion tomato gravy and flavored with Indian spices, this Punjabi Chole Chana Masala Recipe is heavenly and perfect for a weeknight hearty meal!
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Dosakaya Pappu
Dosakaya Pappu (South Indian Cucumber Dal) - Flavours Treat
Dosakaya pappu - a hearty and comforting south Indian dal made with toor dal, cucumber, and a few basic staple Indian spices.
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South Indian Sambhar
South Indian Sambar Recipe (+VIDEO) | MasalaHerb.com
South Indian Sambar with lentils, veggies and spices. This is a simplified version of this vegan dish, so that you can make it at home!
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Vegetable Tikka Masala
Easy Vegetable Tikka Masala Curry (Mushroom Tikka)
A simple and easy recipe for a delicious vegetable tikka masala recipe with a garam masala twist. Serve this over steamed rice for an enjoyable plant-based meal!
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Tindora Fry Recipe
Quick Tindora Fry Recipe | MasalaHerb.com
Spiced Tindora fry with coconut flavors. Serve up this Indian side dish with curry and rice. It’s a healthy vegan dish prepared in one pot.
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Kerala Style Vegetable Stew
Kerala Style Vegetable Stew Recipe
Simple Vegetable Stew is an easy recipe of fresh stew made in Kerala Style using fresh veggies, yummy spices, and creamy coconut milk. Simmered over the stove-top, and flavored with bay leaf, this Vegetable Coconut Soup is hearty and wholesome!
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Sabudana Khichdi
Sabudana Khichdi Recipe for Vrat
Sabudana Khichdi is one of the popular recipes for the fast/ vrat like Navratri, Ekadashi or Shivratri in which people avoid taking any grains or cereals. Usually eaten grains like wheat, rice or millet are replaced by Sago(Sabudana), Samak( barnyard millet), Kuttu (Buckwheat), Singhara (Chestnut), etc.
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Bathua Aloo Subji
Bathua Aloo Ki Sabji- Potato Bathua Saag
This Bathua Aloo Sabi made using fresh Bathua leaves is a simple Indian Winter Curry that can be made easily using a stovetop. Flavored with fresh Bathua leaves and green chili, cooked slowly in a wok with potatoes, this classic Indian recipe is packed with flavor.
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Palak Paneer
Easy Palak Paneer Recipe (One Pot, No Cream)
This Palak Paneer Recipe is a gentle twist to traditional palak paneer and is made using fresh spinach or palak leaves (boiled and blended in a paste) with paneer added to this palak gravy, all without adding any cream. It is one of the most popular main courses of Indian cuisine made in winter.
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Chickpea Mushroom Curry
Easy Creamy Chickpea Mushroom Curry - My Pure Plants
It is the easiest Chickpea Mushroom Curry ever. The spices and the coconut cream makes this as a mild and creamy Indian comfort food.
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Rice Recipes
Brown Rice Pulao
Indian Veg Brown Rice Pulao {Pressure Cooker}
Veg Brown Rice Pulao is a simple recipe of brown Rice cooked with a variety of vegetables and is a twist to classical White rice Pulao. Flavored with Indian spices and tempered in ghee, each bite of this Brown Rice Pilaf is bursting with deliciousness.
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Indian Lemon Rice
Indian Lemon Rice
This Indian Lemon Rice made in ghee is bursting with flavors of tangy lemon, curry leaves, crispy chana dal, and mustard seeds along with crunchy veggies like onion and tomato!
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Jeera Rice
Jeera Rice
Make your meal extra special with this flavorful Jeera Rice, cooked with aromatic ghee, bay leaf, cumin seeds, and black pepper- Not-sticky, fluffy rice in just under 30 minutes!
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Vegetable Rice Recipe
Vegetable Rice
Vegetable Rice is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the goodness of vegetables with the boiled rice. While one may use the same recipe with few added steps to make vegetable rice from scratch, this recipe uses left-over rice.
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Jaggery Rice
Easy Jaggery Rice- Gud Wale Chawal (Pressure Cooker)
Jaggery Rice, or Gur Wale Chawal, or meethe chawal (also called Vella Sadam) is a classic Indian dessert that combines the natural sweetness of jaggery with aromatic basmati rice flavored with ghee, saffron, coconut flakes, fennel seeds, green cardamom, and turmeric powder. It is a perfect festive treat and a comfort dessert that gathers quickly.
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Potato Rice
Easy Potato Rice (One-Pot)
This easy potato rice recipe comes together quickly and ready in 30 minutes. Lightly spiced, it can be served on its own or as a side dish!
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Vegetable Biryani
Vegetable Biryani | Veg Biryani Recipe - Cook with Kushi
Vegetable biryani is a popular, flavorful, and aromatic Indian rice dish made with basmati rice, veggies, herbs, and biryani spices.
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Kothamalli Sadam
Kothamalli Sadam | Easy Coriander Leaves Rice Recipe - Cakeworkorange
Kothamalli Sadam is a traditional South Indian rice dish where cooked rice is mixed with a flavorful paste made from fresh coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger and garlic.
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Curd Rice
Curd Rice (South Indian Yogurt Rice) - Flavours Treat
Dive into the ultimate comfort food of South India with this delicious Curd Rice! It is perfect for all occasions.
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Desserts
Kheer Recipe
Indian Rice Pudding - Rice Kheer
Indian Rice pudding “Kheer” found at Indian restaurants throughout the USA. Rice, Milk, Sugar flavored with Cardamom, Nuts and/or Fruit.
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Coconut Burfi
Coconut Burfi Recipe- Nariyal Barfi (Just 3 ingredients)
Coconut burfi or Kopra Pak or thengai barfi is a delicious and easy-to-make Traditional Indian sweet treat. Made with dried coconut (copra), sugar, milk, and a touch of cardamom, it's perfect for any occasion. Follow this simple recipe to enjoy a tasty homemade dessert.
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Makhana Kheer
Makhana Kheer {Makhane Ki Kheer}
Makhana Kheer is a traditional Indian dessert made using Makhana (FoxNut / Lotus seeds), desi ghee, sugar, and milk. Though made in fasts like Navratri, Ekadashi, or Shivratri, this decadent makhane ki kheer can be had any time of the year.This 10-minute quick recipe involves slowly roasting Makhanas in Ghee and then simmering them in dairy milk till the makhanas soften up. One may grind the crispy roasted makahnas before adding them to milk but I prefer chunks of them in this kheer.
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Milk Burfi Recipe
Milk Barfi Recipe | Milk Powder Burfi - Cook with Kushi
Milk Barfi or Milk Powder Burfi is a popular, easy-to-make Indian dessert recipe prepared using five basic ingredients and 30 minutes.
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