Forget wheat flour and try these traditional dishes made with rice flour

Rice flour is a finely milled powder made from ground rice and is a staple ingredient in many cuisines around the world. In India, it is mostly used in South India. It is naturally gluten-free, making it a popular choice for people with gluten intolerance or those following a gluten-free diet. Here are some of the Indian dishes made with rice flour that are worth trying.

Idiyappam is a steamed delight from South India made from rice flour. It is a type of steamed noodle popularly served for breakfast or as a main meal accompaniment with vegetable stew.

This is a traditional steamed South Indian breakfast dish made from rice flour and grated coconut. It is popular in the states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of Karnataka. Puttu is typically served with accompaniments such as chickpea curry (kadala curry), banana, or grated coconut mixed with sugar.

Neer dosa is a popular South Indian dish made with rice batter. It is a specialty of Karnataka, known for its thin, delicate texture and subtle flavor.

It is a pancake made with rice flour, gram flour, salt, pepper, coriander leaves, green chilies, and seasonal veggies.

It is a traditional dish from the Konkan region of Maharashtra. It is a soft, thick fermented pancake made with rice, urad dal, chana dal, fenugreek seeds, and poha.

Khichu is a Gujarati dish made with rice flour, water, cumin, baking soda, salt, and green chili.

It is a thin pancake-like dish steamed in banana leaves, made with rice flour, curd, hing, cumin seeds, ginger garlic paste, ghee, salt, and turmeric powder.

It is a crispy snack made in coils or loops, prepared with rice flour, urad dal, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and salt.

It is a savoury deep-fried snack prepared with rice flour, urad dal flour, and spices. It is a dish native to Tamil Nadu and pairs well with chai.

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