When using cornmeal in a recipe, it is important to note that it is not a direct substitute for wheat flour. Cornmeal contains no gluten, which is the protein that gives wheat flour its elasticity ...

In a bowl, mix dry ingredients including cornmeal, gram flour, rice flour, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder & garlic powder.

Gluten-free flours are a little harder to work with, but worth mastering. Keep the dough dry; although slightly more difficult to handle, it gives a crisper, 'shorter' crust for quiches and pies.

Heat the oil in your deep-fryer to 180˚C/350˚F. Prepare your batter by adding the cornmeal, flour, egg, buttermilk, salt, sugar, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder (if using) and baking soda ...