By Shireen Jamooji
July 10, 2023
Sawan, the holy month in the Hindu calendar, is a time for fasting and spiritual purification. If you're looking for gluten-free Indian recipes to enjoy during this auspicious period, here are ten delicious options that are tasty without compromising on your fast.
A popular fasting dish made with tapioca pearls, peanuts, and potatoes, seasoned with cumin and green chilli.
Nutritious and gluten-free flatbread made with amaranth flour, perfect to enjoy with yoghurt or any fasting accompaniment.
Fragrant and flavourful pulao prepared with barnyard millet, mixed vegetables, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves.
Crispy and gluten-free puris made with buckwheat flour, a traditional fasting staple, served with potato curry or yoghurt.
A decadent gluten-free dessert made from water chestnut flour, ghee, and sugar, garnished with nuts and raisins.
Simple and comforting rice dish made with gluten-free grains like sama rice (barnyard millet) or samvat rice.
A tangy and spiced potato curry made with tomatoes, ginger, and green chilli, perfect to accompany any gluten-free fasting bread.
A luscious and creamy dessert made with fox nuts (makhana), milk, and sugar, garnished with saffron and nuts.
A delightful appetiser made with mashed paneer, potatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices, shallow-fried to perfection.
A refreshing gluten-free side dish prepared with grated lauki, yoghurt, and a tempering of cumin seeds and curry leaves.