No, it is gluten-free. It is basically made with besan (Gram flour). Gram flour is made from ground chickpeas. So, it is gluten-free. In this recipe, we have added rice flour to make it crispy. Rice flour is also gluten-free. So, it is definitely a gluten-free recipe. But there are few recipes that use maida (all-purpose flour). In that case, the pakoras made will contain gluten. It is better to always check the ingredient list.