....Without Crying Over Lost Naan!
So, you’re staring down a spicy bowl of gluten-free curry, and the only thing on your mind is: Where’s my naan?! Relax, guys. We’ve all been there. But guess what? You don’t need gluten to enjoy a good curry. Nope, not even a smidgen. In fact, once you dive deep into the aromatic spices, the mouth-watering sauces, and the sheer power of flavour explosions, you’ll forget gluten was ever a thing. So let’s break it down: how to enjoy a gluten-free curry like an absolute boss.
Listen, we all know naan is the squishy, golden child of the curry family. But if you’re gluten-free, it’s more like that long-lost cousin you’re never going to see again. Don't worry though, gluten-free alternatives can step up! Grab yourself some gluten-free flatbread or even a rice flour chapati. Sure, it’s not naan, but when it's soaked in that rich curry sauce? You won’t care. Plus, you’re not going to miss that post-curry bloat.
Rice. Quinoa. Cauliflower rice, if you're feeling extra healthy (or feeling like your diet needs more cardboard). But really, rice is king when it comes to pairing with curry. The fluffy bed of carbs perfectly soaks up all those saucy spices like a dream. Go wild with basmati or jazz it up with some coconut rice. Heck, even pilau rice, if you’re feeling fancy.
You’ve ordered a mind-blowingly aromatic Thai curry, and then WHAM! Gluten in the soy sauce. Yup, it’s everywhere. Double-check those sauces before you go pouring them all over your food. Go for tamari instead—it’s gluten-free and tastes just as good, if not better. Or just skip it and pour more curry on your curry. (There’s no such thing as too much curry.)
Curry isn’t shy. It’s bold. It’s spicy. It’s like a flavour rave in your mouth. But sometimes, your taste buds might need a break from the heat. If you’re gluten-free, you don’t have the crutch of creamy naan to temper the spice, but don’t worry. Keep some dairy-free yogurt or coconut milk on hand to cool things down. It’s like a little hug for your tongue when the curry gets aggressive.
Samosas? Poppadoms? These beauties often come wrapped in gluten, so make sure you check before you dive in. There are plenty of gluten-free options out there now though, and even if there’s not, just go for the chutneys. Mango chutney, lime pickle, raita (with dairy-free options, of course)—stack your plate with as much condiment joy as you can handle.
There you have it...curry week sorted...I feel a curry pie should be added to our menu. Any suggestions..?
