Jowar Roti is a simple, nutritious, and gluten-free flatbread made from sorghum flour.
It’s a fantastic alternative to wheat rotis, making it ideal for those looking for healthy, high-protein, and weight-loss-friendly meals.
This easy-to-make recipe is packed with fiber and essential nutrients, keeping you full and satisfied.
Pair it with your favorite side dish, and enjoy a wholesome meal!
Jowar Roti
Description
This Jowar Roti recipe is a wholesome, gluten-free alternative to regular wheat rotis—perfect for anyone looking to eat cleaner, manage weight, or boost their protein intake. Made using jowar (sorghum) flour, water, salt, and a touch of ghee, these rotis are soft, nutritious, and incredibly satisfying. They’re rich in fiber, easy on the stomach, and help keep you full for longer. Whether you’re following a millet-based diet or just want to try something new, these rotis are simple to make and pair beautifully with a wide range of Indian curries and dry sabzis.
Ingredients
To Make Jowar Roti
Instructions
Prep Work
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Heat the water
Take water in a saucepan and add salt. Heat it until it starts bubbling.
Method
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Add jowar flour
Once the water starts bubbling, add the jowar flour.
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Mix well
Stir until the mixture thickens into a dough-like consistency. -
Let it rest
Cover the saucepan and let the dough sit for 10 minutes. -
Knead the dough
Transfer the dough to a bowl and knead until smooth.
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Divide the dough
Make equal-sized balls and set aside.
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Roll out the rotis
Dust the surface with flour and roll out medium-thickness rotis. -
Shape the rotis
Use a round cutter for uniform rotis.
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Cook on tawa
Heat a pan and cook the roti, flipping until brown spots appear.
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Apply ghee
Spread some ghee on both sides while pressing gently. -
Serve hot
Once cooked, remove and serve with your favorite side dish.
Equipment
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 120kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.5g3%
- Sodium 230mg10%
- Potassium 120mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
- Protein 3.5g8%
- Calcium 15 mg
- Iron 1 mg
- Magnesium 35 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
