I’ll have you know, I’m not into food fads and I wouldn’t be banishing gluten from my kitchen for no reason. What happened was… A few months ago, on a dark and stormy night (it was actually day and sunny but that’s how I picture it in my mind), we received a call. My husband’s test results came in and he was diagnosed with celiac disease. Enter your email below and get it sent straight to your inbox. Plus, get recipes & tips every week! I had just made some berry rhubarb crisp, and I still remember how sad…how abandoned that crisp suddenly looked. Moment of silence for that berry rhubarb crisp I think I was more traumatized upon hearing this diagnosis than my husband. In fact, I went through all the 5 stages of grief: Like so many families, we had to adjust to our mindset along with our diet. But once we did, we saw for ourselves how powerful food is to healing, and the improvement in my husband’s health made all the changes worth it. Recently, I posted the recipe for buckwheat rotis. Well, I’d like to introduce you to my new favorite roti. (Update: These Cassava and Sorghum Flour Gluten-free Rotis are our current favorite!) These gluten free quinoa flour rotis are life-changing. I know, I know.. This term “life-changing [insert food item here]” is thrown around rather loosely. But, I’m not using it in vain. These gluten free quinoa flour rotis are actually life-changing. As in…
My husband felt like he was eating a normal roti again after having been deprived of them for months. They are exemplary in their nutritional profile. (Protein and a whole host of vitamins + minerals) They are easier to work with than several other gluten-free flours I have tried. They taste delicious. They’re soft. They’re pliable. They can be used as wraps, tortillas, anything! They look and feel like real rotis. Andddd most importantly, they even puff up. Bliss.
Don’t miss these gluten-free flatbread recipes:
“I Can’t Believe It’s Gluten-Free” Cassava and Sorghum Flour Roti Gluten-Free Buckwheat Flour Roti 30-minute No Yeast Egg-Free Naan
Lastly, I must mention that quinoa flour in itself is quite bitter. However, the bitterness will be greatly reduced if you roast it at a low temperature for a few hours. I do this in advance so I have roasted quinoa flour in the refrigerator when I need it. It still has an earthy taste but the bitterness subsides. Also, quinoa can sometimes irritate your digestive system so only consume with caution if you tend to have digestion issues. Try these Cassava and Sorghum Flour Gluten-free Rotis for a milder roti that’s easier on the tummy! I hope this post reaches other roti-deprived families…or anyone looking to eat a healthy alternative to regular rotis. If you try these, please let me know! Curries to serve these with: Easy Mixed Vegetable Curry Zucchini Curry (Toriyan) Authentic Chicken Korma Spinach and Potato Curry (Aloo Palak) Okra and Onion Curry (Bhindi Pyaaz)
