Gluten-Free Indian and Middle Eastern Recipes

The finished chicken marsala. Photo: CC--thegirlsny

Chicken Marsala is one of those Italian delights that rely on the marriage of a few simple ingredients to forge a rich and satisfying main dish. In this case, butter, wine, mushrooms and cream come together to deliver a delicious sauce that takes the chicken to another level.

The finished chicken vegetable curry. Photo: Jefferson Adams

The S&B company makes a number of delicious curry blocks that I now cannot use because they all contain wheat flour. However, I was shopping at Nijiya market in San Francisco's Japantown recently, when I noticed a red S&B box with Japanese writing. It looked to be an import from Japan. Unlike the other S&B curries, which list wheat flour as an ingredient, this one contained sorghum. The product is called "Curry No Ohji-sama." It comes in a red box with a cartoon of a child with a band of yellow stars across his head.

The finished chicken-pineapple kabobs. Photo: CC-kb.ultra

Kabobs are one of my absolute favorite things to make. In this version, the flavor-packed marinade and dipping sauce adds a fresh kick to the sweet-tart chunks of fresh pineapple.

The curried chickpeas cooking. Photo: CC-suavehouse113

Layering different spices is a sensory indulgence as much as it is an experience in cooking. I love this recipe and curries in general because the spices work together to take command of the dish and infuse otherwise ordinary ingredients with brazen flavor.

Photo: CC/Eric Kilby

Hummus is naturally gluten-free and high in protein, making it an excellent choice for a power snack. Finding a pre-made gluten-free hummus  is not that difficult, but to avoid possible cross-contamination, it is always better to make it yourself. The nice thing about this recipe is that it is very basic, and you can add other things like sun dried tomatoes or bell peppers to give it the flavor you prefer.

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This recipe is very exciting to me, because it is a vegetarian version of my favorite food. Prior to going gluten-free and eliminating meat from my diet, I loved chicken tikka masala. This recipe is wonderful because it is an easy gluten-free, dairy-free, and meat-free recipe!

Gluten-Free Chicken Korma (photo courtesy of Jlastras)

Indian food is one of my all time favorite foods. The food is warming and always gives me happy tummy. Chicken Korma is a wonderful authentic Indian dish; add basmati rice and you have a complete Indian meal. This meal is very easy and can be prepared ahead of time for a quick meal during the week. The sauce can be as spicy as you like, start with a little curry and masala spices and add to taste.

This excellent curry recipe will add a little spice to your life!

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