26 OCT, 2023
Tanushree Debbarma
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You can substitute wheat flour with various alternatives depending on your dietary preferences and requirements.
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Commonly used in South India for dishes like dosa and idli, rice flour is a suitable wheat flour replacement for those who need a gluten-free option.
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Besan is made from ground chickpeas and is widely used in Indian cooking. It's a great alternative for recipes like pakoras, chillas, and some sweets.
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Ragi flour is highly nutritious and gluten-free. It's often used to make rotis or dosas.
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Jowar is another gluten-free option for making rotis or bhakris. It's commonly used in avrious parts of India.
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Bajra flour is used to make flatbreads, especially in North India.
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Corn flour is utilized to make makki ki roti, a popular Punjabi dish and other dishes as well.
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Ground oats can be used as a wheat flour substitute in various recipes, including baking.
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For a low-carb, gluten-free option, almond flour can be used in baking.
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Coconut flour is a low-carb and gluten-free alternative suitable for some baking recipes.
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Soy flour can be used in recipes that require a high protein content.
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Overconsumption of wheat can strain digestion, causing problems like water retention, bloating, and gas.