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Jowar Roti

Jowar roti is a traditional Indian flatbread made from sorghum millet flour (bajra).

Jowar Roti

Ingredients

  • 1.0 cup Sorghum
  • 2.0 tsp Ghee
  • 1.0 tsp Salt

Cooking Steps

  1. To make jowar roti, heat ¾ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, switch off the flame, add the jowar flour and mix well. Keep aside to cool slightly.
  2. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using 1 to 2 tbsp of water if needed.
  3. Divide the dough into 7 equal portions.
  4. Take a portion the dough, flatten it slightly and place it on a dusted rolling board and roll with your hands into a 125 mm. (5”) diameter circle.
  5. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame and when hot, place the jowar roti gently over it.
  6. Cook it till small blisters appear on the surface. Turn over the jowar roti and cook for few more seconds.
  7. Cook the jowar roti on an open flame till it puffs up and brown spots appear on both the sides.
  8. Repeat steps 4 to 7 to make 6 more rotis.
  9. Serve the jowar roti immediately.