Rice Flour

Part of our Specialty Flour range. Shop rice flour — finely milled from white or parboiled rice — used in South Indian cooking, traditional snacks and gluten-free baking. Explore trusted brands including NATCO, Sohum — with reliable UK-wide delivery from Grocery Wala.

Collection Overview & Buyer Intent

Rice flour is an essential ingredient in South Indian cooking — used for dosa batter, idli, murukku and a wide range of traditional snacks. It is naturally gluten-free, making it a popular choice for those with gluten intolerance. Available in fine and coarse grades for different cooking applications.

Best For – Quick Selection Guide

• Best for dosa batter: Fine rice flour — smooth batter for crispy dosas (NATCO)
• Best for idli: Fine rice flour — combined with Urad Dal for soft idlis
• Best for murukku & rice snacks: Fine rice flour — gives crispy texture (NATCO or Sohum)
• Best for gluten-free baking: Fine rice flour — versatile substitute for wheat flour
• Need cornmeal flour? Cornmeal Flour — for makki roti and regional flatbreads

Popular Dishes Made with Rice Flour

• Dosa — made with rice flour and Urad Dal, served with Chutneys
• Idli — made with rice flour and Urad Dal
• Murukku — made with rice flour and Spices
• Rava Dosa — made with rice flour and Sooji (Semolina)
• Akki Roti — made with rice flour and Spices & Herbs
• Kozhukattai — steamed rice flour dumplings with Jaggery

Daily Indian Kitchen Ecosystem

Rice flour pairs perfectly with:

• Lentils, Pulses & Beans
• Spices & Masala
• Oil & Ghee
• Sooji (Semolina)
• Cornmeal Flour
• Specialty Flour

Why Buy from Grocery Wala

• Trusted rice flour brands: NATCO and Sohum
• Naturally gluten-free — suitable for gluten intolerance and coeliac disease
• Fresh stock sourced for UK Indian and South Asian shoppers
• Reliable UK-wide delivery — order online and get it delivered to your door

Frequently Asked Questions

What is rice flour used for?

Rice flour is used for dosa and idli batter, murukku, South Indian snacks and gluten-free baking. NATCO and Sohum rice flour are available at Grocery Wala.

Is rice flour gluten-free?

Yes, rice flour is naturally gluten-free and suitable for those with gluten intolerance or coeliac disease.

What is the difference between rice flour and wheat flour?

Rice flour is made from ground rice and is gluten-free, used for South Indian dishes and snacks. Wheat flour contains gluten and is used for rotis, chapati and parathas. See our Wheat Flour Atta collection.

Can I use rice flour for dosa without urad dal?

Traditional dosa batter uses a combination of rice and urad dal for fermentation and texture. Rice flour alone can be used for instant dosa but the texture will differ from the fermented version.

Do you deliver rice flour across the UK?

Yes, Grocery Wala delivers rice flour across the UK with reliable shipping. Order online for fast UK delivery.