Gluten-Free Guide to India Local & Street Food

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Cross-contamination with wheat-based products is possible. Always confirm preparation methods and ingredients.

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Essential Phrases

I cannot eat wheat/gluten

मैं गेहूं/ग्लूटेन नहीं खा सकता/सकती

main gehoon/gluten nahi kha sakta/sakti

Indicates gluten intolerance or allergy

No wheat flour or maida please

गेहूं का आटा या मैदा नहीं चाहिए

gehoon ka atta ya maida nahi chahiye

Specifies common wheat products in Indian cuisine

Watch Out For

Maida (refined wheat flour)
Atta (whole wheat flour)
Sooji (semolina)
Soy sauce in Indo-Chinese dishes

Safe Options

Dosas (rice and lentil crepes)
Idli (steamed rice cakes)
Rice-based dishes like biryani
Curries with rice (without thickeners)

Important Notice

Many Indian kitchens use the same surfaces for preparing wheat and non-wheat items. Cross-contamination is common. Rice-based South Indian cuisine typically offers more naturally gluten-free options than North Indian food.

Show This to Your Server

मुझे ग्लूटेन/गेहूं से एलर्जी है। कृपया मेरे खाने में गेहूं का आटा, मैदा, सूजी, या कोई भी गेहूं उत्पाद न डालें। मैं चावल, बेसन, और जवार खा सकता/सकती हूँ। धन्यवाद।

I have a gluten/wheat allergy. Please do not add wheat flour, maida, semolina, or any wheat products to my food. I can eat rice, chickpea flour, and sorghum. Thank you.