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