Today, we will discuss gluten-free breakfast recipes. But, first thing first.. What is Gluten?
As stated on Wikipedia, Gluten is a group of proteins, called prolamins and glutelins, which occur with starch in the endosperm of various cereal grains. This protein complex supplies 75–85% of the total protein in bread wheat. Gluten is also found in Rye and Barley. Intolerance to gluten is termed Gluten Sensitivity or Gluten Intolerance.
The number of people having gluten intolerance is increasing in India. And India is one of the top five countries in wheat consumption. That’s where it becomes a problem. Most of our Indian meals contain wheat or wheat products in some or the other way. And breakfast is one that we shouldn’t miss. So, the question is what to eat for a gluten free breakfast that tastes delicious? The answer is right here:
Gluten-Free Paratha
Don’t we love paranthas? One of the best Indian breakfast meals. There are numerous varieties such as Aloo Parantha, Pyaaz Parantha, Gobhi Parantha, Mix Parantha, and many more. And you know what, gluten intolerance should not part your ways from it. Here is the gluten free breakfast Indian recipe of Parathas-
Ready To Eat In: 40 minutes (approx.)
Ingredients:
- Gluten-Free flour (quantity as per the need)
- Rice flour (quantity as per the need)
- Salt (to taste)
- Vegetable Oil (2 tablespoons at least)
- Semi-skimmed milk (1 ½ cup)
Process:
- Place both the flours in a mid-size mixing bowl and add vegetable oil.
- Slowly add the milk and mix all ingredients until it all comes together.
- Knead precisely for 2-3 minutes, cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and keep it aside for 10-12 minutes.
- Knead the dough one more time for the fine texture.
- Divide the dough into equal portions.
- Roll up each portion into a loose log, then roll into a spiral.
- Roll out again to a flat chapati like shape (neither too thick nor too thin).
- Heat a flat frying pan/tava over medium heat.
- Cook the raw paranthas for 2-3 minutes on each side with the oil.
- Keep cooking until you see a light golden colour on both sides.
- Enjoy hot with some pickles and curd.
Note: You can add Potato, Cheese, Onion, and other ingredients to the paranthas as per your taste.
Poha – A gluten free recipe
Made with flattened rice flakes and eaten in various parts of India, Poha is a delicious and healthy gluten free breakfast Indian recipe. There are hundreds of regional variations and forms of garnishes for this dish available through India. Poha is also served as a snack because of its easy-to-make and easy-to-digest characteristics.
Ready To Eat In: 20 minutes (approx.)
Ingredients:
- Poha flakes – 200 grams (for two normal servings)
- Peanuts (to taste)
- Vegetable oil – 2 tablespoon
- Cumin Seed – 1 tablespoon
- Onions – 2 medium size
- Mustard seeds – 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric powder – ½ tablespoon
- Green chilli sliced – ½ tablespoon
- Salt (to taste)
- Curry leaves – 5
- Sugar (to taste)
- Lemons – 2 small
- Chopped coriander to garnish
- Raw finely chopped onions to garnish
Process:
- Wash poha flakes in freshwater quickly and dry out all the water.
- Heat a frying pan over medium flames and pour vegetable oil in it.
- Let the oil reach a decent heating temperature.
- Put mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, and let them splutter for a minute.
- Add chopped onions and sliced green chilli and cook for a minute.
- Now, add a cup of water, salt and turmeric powder and let the mixture boil thoroughly.
- After that, add poha flakes and peanuts and toss them well for each grain to get coated in the tempering.
- Cook the mixture over low flame for 4 to 5 minutes.
- If poha looks very dry, you can add a sip or two of water.
- Garnish with freshly chopped coriander, onion, and some lemon juice.
- Serve hot and enjoy with a cup of tea.
We found the gluten free breakfast ideas mentioned above really delicious, and they both can be savoured on a daily basis.
Ingredients and Food to Avoid for Gluten Free Diet
- Whole Wheat, Sooji, Dalia, Barley, Rye, and Maida.
- Samosa, Pizza, Naan, Kulchas, Burgers, and Noodles.
List of Gluten free Breakfast Food
- Gluten-free bread sandwich
- Gluten-free cookies
- Vegan Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Oat Meals
- Fresh whole fruit or fruit salad
- Omelet
- Gluten-free pancakes
- Idli
- Boiled Sweet Corn
There are lots, and lots of gluten-free breakfast options to choose from and most of them make a healthy diet. Gluten-free cakes are also a mouth-watering delicacy, but they don’t fall in the breakfast category. Well, we mentioned paranthas and poha because they both make a great breakfast. And with gluten-free flour, paranthas also make a delicious gluten free breakfast.
At Bakingo, we love to share the information and facts about foods, and we will keep on doing that forever. Hope you had a good read and that our effort helps you the way you want it. Keep coming back for more such recipes! Goodbye, folks!
