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Jowar Bhakri / Sorghum Flour Flatbread 

Jyoti Behrani
Jowar Bhakri is an Indian flatbread made from sorghum flour. It is quite filling and is traditionally served with some subzi/curry or dal/lentils. 
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups jowar flour / sorghum flour
  • 1-¼ cup lukewarm water, as needed
  • ½ tablespoon Ghee, (For vegan, use oil or vegan butter)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Other Ingredients:

  • Ghee or oil, as needed, (For vegan, use oil or vegan butter)

Instructions
 

Instructions for Stove Top:

  • In a mixing bowl, add flour, Ghee and salt. Mix well
    (For vegan, use oil or vegan butter)
  • Gradually add water and foam into a semi-soft dough. Keep it aside for 5 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 4 equal parts, shape into balls and keep it aside.
  • Heat the griddle/tawa.
  • Dust some flour on the rolling surface. Place a dough ball and gently roll into circle, around 4-5 inches. With the help of your fingers, smooth out the cracked edges.
  • Carefully lift the rolled dough and place it onto the griddle.
  • Cook on medium heat, drizzle some Ghee as needed and cook on both the sides until golden brown in color.
    (For vegan, use oil or vegan butter)
  • Repeat the process for the remaining dough.
  • Enjoy this Jowar Bhakri with some Methi Aur Mooli Ki Sabzi or with some plain yogurt, some chili pickle or even with your favorite strawberry jam ?

Notes

  1. TIPS FOR PERFECT JOWAR BHAKRI- please refer to the post earlier.
  2. VARIATIONS TO JOWAR BHAKRI- please refer to the post earlier.
  3. Jowar Bhakri does tend to dry out. Wrap a damp paper towel and microwave for around 10 secs. This helps soften the bhakri.
  4.  Ghee is traditionally used while making this flatbread, but you can use oil of your choice.
  5. For vegan, use oil or vegan butter.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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