15 Gluten-Free Indian Recipes

A great way to use leftover boiled eggs, this vegetarian curry comes out a lovely golden hue thanks to the addition of turmeric. 

Don't be intimidated by the long ingredients list, they're mostly spices that add distinct flavor to these potato patties. This makes just the right size for two main dishes, or several servings when presented as an appetizer. 

Add extra depth to your meal with this spiced rice. "I love this rice!" says heathery. "I am awful at cooking rice and it usually ends up gummy and sticky, but this recipe produced rice like I'd buy in an Indian restaurant."

These double-stuffed eggplants are mixed with ghee (clarified butter) and spices to create an excellent vegetable side dish. If frying is a concern, some reviewers have had success baking the eggplants instead.

Chopped chicken breasts simmer until fall-apart tender in a creamy curry sauce in this easy recipe. "I used this recipe when I made curry myself for the first time ever," says user Nadia Orawski. "I loved it!"

Green mung beans and rice flour are the base for these gluten-free flatbreads. Shredded carrots and coconut contribute moisture, while cumin seeds and peppers add a pop of flavor. 

No Indian meal would be complete without a side of chutney. This cilantro version is incredibly simple and only requires blending in a food processor.

Dal is a hearty dish of split pulses (commonly lentils) that is cooked until tender and thickened. "Love this recipe," says Michelle Annese. "The whole family loves it also and requests it often."

Before being grilled, the chicken is marinated overnight in a perfectly spiced yogurt mixture. If you want to avoid using food coloring, add a dash of turmeric and paprika to the marinade. 

Use your favorite white fish varieties — such as cod or haddock — in this Bengali-inspired curry dish. 

These gluten-free flatbreads are made with a base of green lentils and white rice. Serve on the side, or roll up with a scoop of spiced potatoes for a traditional Indian breakfast. "Really easy to make and super tasty," says recipe reviewer k1rsten. 

These tender lamb kabobs are studded with chopped mint and cilantro for a fresh flavor throughout. "I made it twice -- once using lamb and once using beef," says user A.H.R. "We liked it both ways."

"Melt in your mouth" describes this lamb dish. You'll make your own curry paste for this recipe instead of relying on store-bought, a difference you can tell with every delicious bite. 

An especially nice addition if you're serving a spicy main dish, this creamy coconut chutney will become your new go-to Indian condiment. 

Ready in just 30 minutes, this shrimp curry is perfect for when you're in a hurry. "I am so happy to have found this recipe because it really is authentic tasting," says Cindy K.