11 Best Buckwheat Recipes | Best Kuttu RecipesBuckwheat contains all nine essential

amino acids, which are our body's building blocks of protein. Here are our best 11
delicious buckwheat recipes for you to try at home.Aarti Sarin JainUpdated: October
23, 2020 15:59 IST

11 Best Buckwheat Recipes | Best Kuttu Recipes

Buckwheat recipes to prepare at home.
Buckwheat Recipes-Let's start with some basic facts: despite the name, buckwheat is
not related to wheat, as it is not a grass. Buckwheat is often called a grain, but
it's actually a fruit seed that is related to sorrel, knotweed, and rhubarb. It is
cultivated in the Himalayas, primarily in Nepal, Bhutan and India.The best part is
that it is available locally, so it is inexpensive. Groats or hulled seeds of
buckwheat plant are called white buckwheat, which tend to lend an earthy flavour
when used in cooking gluten free dishes. The roasted groats are labelled as ‘kasha'
and is used commonly in Russian food. Buckwheat is also sold as flour, popularly
known as kuttu ka atta in India, which is used during Navratri to make parathas.
You will even find buckwheat sold as noodles, known as Japanese soba noodles, but
they contain some quantity of wheat flour and as such are not safe for consumption
for those with gluten allergy.Buckwheat contains all nine essential amino acids,
which are our body's building blocks of protein. It is also rich in fiber,
antioxidants, and magnesium. Various studies have revealed that eating buckwheat
regularly may help improve cardiovascular health, assist in regulating blood sugar
and reduce your risk of colon cancer. Buckwheat is rich in complex carbohydrates,
and is therefore referred to as a pseudocereal.

How to Use Buckwheat | Tips To Use Buckwheat

Buckwheat can be used as a substitute to rice or barley. I love using buckwheat to
create a whole bunch of gluten free dishes. The white buckwheat can be used to make
gluten free atta for rotis, and it works well as a blend in gluten free maida
replacer. I would recommend that you buy the grain and grind it yourself to make
buckwheat flour. The packed versions aren't safe if you have celiac disease.

Here are 11 best buckwheat recipes for you to get started with:

1. Kasha Bread
Kasha bread is healthy, and tastes almost like a cake. It is made of kasha or
roasted buckwheat grouts, along with buttermilk, cream and nuts. With a beautiful,
smooth texture, kasha bread is a delicious option to relish.

Easy to prepare, healthy to eat! Image credits- iStock

2. Buckwheat Pancakes
Pancakes are delicious breakfast option that can be easily prepared in absolutely
no time. This pancake recipe here is made with buckwheat flour. Drizzle some honey
or top the stack with some fresh fruits.
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makeover.
3. Russian Buckwheat Blini
Nothing like kick starting the day with a delicious breakfast treat. Blini or just
blin is a traditional Russian pancake dish and is often served with smetana, quark,
butter, caviar and other garnishes. This recipe of blini is made using buckwheat.
You can top it with cream and smoked salmon and finish with dill or micro-greens.

A delicious Russian pancake to prepare at home. Image credits- iStock

4. Japanese Soba Noodles
The perfect snack for kids and adults alike. Noodles are the most favorite meal
across age groups, one for the delicious taste and second for how easy it is to
prepare them. These Japanese soba noodles are easy to make and taste delicious when
stir-fried with teriyaki sauce. Throw in some veggies like mushrooms and carrots,
caramalised pork strips (if you like) or just dunk them in dashi.

Perfect meal for kids and adults alike. Image credits- iStock
5. Kuttu Ka Dosa
A crispy dosa recipe, where the batter is made using buckwheat flour and colocasia,
and it's filled with a delicious potato mix. Great alternative to deep fried kuttu
puris. Serve with coconut and tomato chutney along with a bowl full of sambhar.

p11q13boCrispy, delicious and healthy dosa recipe made with kuttu or buckwheat to
prepare for lunch.
6. Buckwheat Tabbouleh
A traditional Middle East salad, Tabbouleh is a mix of healthy veggies tossed with
tangy lemon juice and olive oil. This tabbouleh recipe has goodness of buckwheat
in abundance, mixed with vegetables. Packed with delicious flavours and nutrients,
this buckwheat tabbouleh is great for a mid day meal.
tabboulehA bright and healhy kuttu salad packed with veggies. Image credits-
iStock
7. Falhari Pakore
Show off your culinary skills by frying up these easy-to-make and lip-smacking
Falhari Pakore. These crispy treats are coated with a flavourful batter made of
buckwheat flour, cumin and anardana, just the perfect treat to relish during the
fasting days.
Crispy, tasty and absolutely nutritious Falhari Pakode are easy and quick to
prepare. Image credits- iStock
8. Gluten Free Aloo ka ParathaThe most loved Indian meal item gets a gluten free
makeover. Aloo ka paratha made with nutritious buckwheat or kuttu aata. Aloo ka
paratha is a quintessential Indian bread that we prepare for meals from breakfast
to lunch and even dinner. Make them using healthy ingredients like buckwheat
flour, rock salt, potatoes and spices. Perfect for fasting days as well!

Aloo ka paratha worth trying during the fasting days, pair with curd for a
delicious, whole meal. Image credits- iStock
9. Kebab-e-Kela
Vegetarian banana kebabs, flavoured with ginger, coriander, green chillies and
cardamom seeds, and brought together with buckwheat flour.
kebabA great snack to relish, packed with the goodness of raw bananas. Image
credits- iStock
10. Buckwheat Chocolate Walnut BrownieA brownie made of gluten free flour! Who can
deny a decadent piece of dark chocolate brownie? This one is made with buckwheat
flour and loaded with walnuts and cacao nibs. Bet you won't be able to tell the
difference!

A delicious brownie made with nutritious kuttu aata. Image credits- iStock
11.Kuttu Ki PuriCrisp and tasty puris made with buckwheat flour specially during
the fasting season of Navratri. These are easy, quick and absolutely delicious to
even relish on normal days along with a sabzi of your choice. Kuttu aata goes very
well with curd as kuttu tends to generate warmth in our body.
kuttu ki puri
Kuttu puri is the perfect lunch accompaniment during the fasting or 'vrat' period
and delicious enough to prepare on normal days as well.
Julia Child had once said, “You don't have to cook fancy or complicated
masterpieces, just good food from fresh ingredients.”