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Masala Sorgum Roti | Masala Jolada Rotti | Masala Jowar Roti | Jonna Rotte

Published: Apr 15, 2014 · Modified: Nov 26, 2019

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Jowar rotti is Indian masala flat bread made with sorghum flour. High in fiber and packed with protein, this gluten free roti is healthy recipe to include in your diet.

jowar rotti served with baingan and onion

Jowar is the Indian name for Sorghum. It’s cholesterol free and a good source of protein, dietary fiber and iron. Jowar can  be a part of gluten free diet.  

North Karnataka is very popular for its Jolada Rotti, which I am yet to master. The recipe I am sharing today is Masala Jowar roti, in the same lines of ragi rotti and akki rotti.   R

Recipes using Jowar seems to be fading away by time. This is my humble attempt to keep our traditions alive and atleast pass it on to my kids.  

more rotti recipes from the blog –

Bajra Ragi Rotti and video // Rice Flour Rotti (made with coconut chutney) // Oats Chayote Rotti

sorghum rotti served on a plate

Jowar Rotti making –

Jowar flour, onion, green chilly, salt, carrot, jaggery, tamarind added into a bowl.

Add hot water to the mixture and make it to a smooth, soft dough. Let rest for fifteen minutes.

Apply on the edges and cook cook the rotti on both sides till lite brown.

Veg curries for jowar roti-

Potato Kurma // Soya chunks & Peas Kurma // Tomato Curry // Mushroom Corn Curry

Pickles to serve with Jowar Rotti-

Ginger Carrot Capsicum Pachadi // Tomato Pickle // Brinjal Chutney // Tindora Chutney

Jowar Rotti Recipe Card-

jowar rotti served with baingan and onion

Jowar Rotti | Sorghu Rotti

Jowar rotti is Indian masala flat bread made with sorghum flour. High in fiber and packed with protein, this gluten free roti is healthy recipe to include in our diet.

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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Author: Madhavi

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Sorghum flour/ Jowar flour

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 2 to 3 green chilly, finely chopped

  • 1 small carrot, grated (optional)

  • 1 tbsp of tamarind pulp

  • ½ tsp of jaggery

  • A big handful of chopped coriander leaves

  • about ¾ to 1 cup of hot water

  • Salt to taste

  • Oil as needed to make the roti

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add all the above ingredients except for water and oil. Mix well.

  • Heat a cup of water and slowly add the hot water to the jowar mixture.
  • Make it to a soft, smooth dough. You may need all the water or may be more, depends on the quality of the flour you used.
  • This is a recipe where the exact amount of water is not needed.
  • Divide the dough into 5 to 6 balls.
  • Closed the bowl and Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

method 1 for making jowar rotti-

  • Grease a banana leaf or a parchment paper with oil. Place one of the balls on the greased paper. Gently press in the middle and form a even circle.
  • Dip your fingers in water to make it easier to spread. If the edges are cracking, dip you fingers again with water to join the cracks.
  • Heat a tawa, and spread some oil. Gently place the parchment paper or the banana leaf on the tawa with the roti facing down. After 10 seconds slowly peel of the paper with a spatula.
  • Apply oil around the rotti, close the lid and cook till light brown. Smother some oil on the top and flip and cook the other side too. The gas should be in medium heat for evening cooking.

Method 2 for making rotti-

  • Instead of using the banana leaf or parchment paper, you can make the rotti directly on tawa. For that you will need to keep an extra tawa or two handy.
  • Apply oil on a tawa and spread the ball evenly with the help of water.
  • Now place the tawa on the stove top, turn on the heat and apply oil on the edges.
  • Close the lid and cook on both sides till light brown.
  • If storing in a hot box, place a paper towel in the bottom. Paper towel absorbs the excess moisture and the rotti doesn’t get soggy.
    Repeat with the rest of the dough

Notes

When using the second method, spread the dough on a cool tawa not the hot one. 
If you try to spread the dough on a hot pan, it will just stick to the pan. 
If  using a pan other than non stick, after making the rotti you can run the back side of the pan with water. This cool downs the pan and you can use the same pan to make the next rotti.
But if you are using a non stick pan, you definitely need that extra pan . Because running the hot non stick pan under water can spoil the coating.
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Comments

  1. Sireesha Puppala

    April 15, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Looks like a healthy version of roti..will try this madhu

    Reply
    • Madhavi K

      April 15, 2014 at 5:10 pm

      Please do Siri. I am sure you will like it.

      Reply
  2. Priya Suresh

    April 15, 2014 at 9:32 pm

    Wat a wholesome roti, healthy and filling masala roti.

    Reply
  3. Bhawna Bagri

    April 15, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    never try jawar roti with all masala…looks healthy and yummy..

    Reply
  4. Shweta Agrawal

    April 15, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Indeed one healthy treat…
    Looks crunchy and delicious

    Reply
  5. Sony P

    April 15, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Healthy and tasty way to make this crispy and yummy roti!

    Reply

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