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Gluten-Free Indian Dining: 30+ Safe Dishes

January 20268 min readBy Jaflong Tandoori Team

Good news for coeliacs and gluten-avoiders: Indian cuisine is one of the most naturally gluten-free cuisines in the world. Rice replaces wheat as the staple, and most curries are thickened with spices and onions rather than flour. Here's your comprehensive guide.

30+ Gluten-Free Dishes at Jaflong

Tandoori (GF)

  • • Tandoori Chicken
  • • Chicken Tikka
  • • Lamb Tikka
  • • Lamb Chops
  • • Seekh Kebab
  • • Fish Tandoori
  • • Paneer Tikka
  • • Mixed Grill

Curries (GF)

  • • All Chicken curries
  • • All Lamb curries
  • • All Vegetable curries
  • • All Prawn curries
  • • Korma, Bhuna, Jalfrezi
  • • Madras, Vindaloo
  • • Rogan Josh, Balti
  • • Shatkora, Achanak

Rice & Sides (GF)

  • • Plain Basmati Rice
  • • Pilau Rice
  • • Mushroom Rice
  • • Egg Fried Rice
  • • Biryani dishes
  • • Poppadoms
  • • Raita
  • • All chutneys

What to Avoid (Contains Gluten)

  • Naan bread: Made with wheat flour — the main gluten risk
  • Chapati/Roti: Also wheat-based
  • Onion Bhaji: Gram flour coating may contain wheat flour
  • Samosas: Wheat pastry casing
  • Puri/Paratha: Wheat-based breads
  • Some starters: Check for flour coatings — ask staff

Coeliac-Safe Ordering Tips

  • Say "coeliac": Our staff understand and take it seriously
  • Call ahead: For delivery, mention coeliac disease when ordering (020 8332 1339)
  • Stick to rice: Laila basmati rice is certified gluten-free
  • Poppadoms are safe: Made from lentil flour — a great GF starter
  • Ask about sauces: Our curry sauces don't use flour thickeners, but always confirm

Got Questions?

Gluten-Free Indian Dining: 30+ Safe Dishes — FAQs

Common questions answered

Over 30 dishes are naturally gluten-free, including all tandoori items, rice dishes, and most curries.

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Start with: About Jaflong, Why Jaflong, or our Richmond Indian FAQ.

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