Jowar Recipe to Try at Home - Roti, Dosa, Khichdi and Idli

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July 8, 2022

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Jowar (Jawar) or Sorghum as it is called in English is known to be one of the healthiest grains in the world. In fact, due to its gluten-free properties and high nutritional value, it is compared to quinoa! This grain which is now gaining limelight in the world has long been used in India as a staple food. That is why you would find jowar flour recipes in different regions. If you have been searching for a jowar recipe to include in your meals, you are at the right spot. We have gathered some of the best and easy jowar recipes you would love to relish. Read them all and get started!

1. Jowar Roti

Let's start with the most basic and popular jowar recipe. Also known as jowar ki roti and jowar bhakri, this Indian bread is relished with pitla, green chilli thecha, and zunka. The best part about this roti is that it is both vegan and gluten-free. This is why jowar flour recipes are often recommended to diabetic people. Now, let's teach you how to make these tasty and nutritious rotis.

Ingredients

Jowar flour
Salt
Water

Jowar Roti Recipe

Take a large bowl or plate and add jowar flour into it. Also, add 2-3 pinches of salt to the flour.
It is time to add water. Slowly pour hot water while mixing the flour with a spatula or spoon. You can also knead the flour once the water gets warm.
Properly knead the dough until it is soft and not too sticky. Then cover it and set it aside.
Later, make small balls out of the dough and flatten it using a rolling pin. Add some jowar flour to the ball to ensure it doesn't stick to the surface.
Once you have flattened the dough in a round shape, place it on a hot tawa. Spread some water all over the jowar roti with your fingers. And then flip the base. Cook the water-covered part till you see little brown spots on it.
Using a pair of tongs, lift the roti and invert its other side on the lit fire. The jowar bhakri will puff up.
Repeat on the other side. Follow the same process and make other balls to prepare the roti. Your jowar ki roti is ready to be served.

2. Jowar Dosa

This jowar recipe gives you a South Indian twist to your meal. The dish can be made in less than an hour and is great for breakfast. Alternate them with other healthy meals like masala oats, fruit pop oatmeal bowl, and get ready to have a nutritious breakfast every day.

Ingredients

Jowar
Urad Dal
Rice
Methi
Salt
Oil

Jawar Dosa Recipe

Begin by washing the jowar, rice, urad dal, and methi properly. Soak them separately. For jowar, soak it for 6 hours. As for rice, dal, and methi, 4 hours are enough.
Drain off the water and blend methi, dal, and salt till you get a fluffy batter.
Also, blend rice and jowar to get a smooth batter. Now, add this to the urad-methi batter. Mix properly so that the consistency is moderately thick.
Again, let the batter sit for about 4-6 hours. You can also add water to maintain consistency.
Heat a non-stick tawa and pour a small amount of jawar dosa on it. Using a spatula, spread the batter evenly in a round shape.
Drizzle some oil at the edges and flip.
Your dosa is ready. You can serve it with chutney and sambhar.

3. Jowar Khichdi

Jowar khichdi is a low-calorie dish that keeps us full for a long time. Since it is gluten-free, it is also suited for diabetic people. The added horse gram and vegetables make this dish the ultimate nutritious meal of the day!

Ingredients

Cup Jowar/Sorghum/Cholam Grains
Sprouted Horsegram
Curry leaves
Oil
Mustard Seeds
Jeera
Turmeric Powder
Salt
Green Chillies
Chopped Ginger
Peanuts
Asafoetida
Mixed Vegetables ( Carrot, beans, peas, and capsicum)
Grated Jaggery
Grated Coconut

Jowar Khichdi Recipe

Before you start the cooking process, you need to involve in some soaking process. Take some jowar and soak it for at least 15 hours or just overnight. The next day, boil it in a pressure cooker along with horse gram for 20 whistles.
For tadka, heat oil in a pan. Then add mustard seeds, jeera, ginger, green chilies, asafoetida, and peanuts to make the temper. Let them splutter but be careful not to burn them.
Now, add vegetables and curry leaves into the temper. Saute the ingredients till they become soft.
Time to add salt and turmeric powder.
Finally, add the cooked jowar with water and let cook on a low flame till the water evaporates.
Add grated coconut and jaggery and mix well. When the khichdi is soggy, turn off the gas.

4. Jowar Idli

Another jowar recipe that is easy and tasty is jowar idli. Also known as cholam idli, it is a healthy alternative to rice idli as it is filled with protein and fiber. Let's see how you can make this jowar recipe at home!

Ingredients

Jowar rawa (coarsely grounded jowar)
Urad dal
Salt

Jowar Idli Recipe

First, you need to soak jowar rawa and urad dal separately for about 4-6 hours.
Later, drain the water and grind both of the ingredients to get a smooth batter.
Transfer the batters to a mixing bowl and combine them properly. Now, set this mixture aside again for about 8-12 hours for fermentation.
Once the batter is ready, sprinkle some salt and mix again.
Take the idli molds and pour the batter carefully. Let it steam for 12-15 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the mold aside for 5 minutes before removing the idlis.
Serve them with chutney or sambhar.

Other Jowar Recipes To Try

The dishes with jowar don't just stop at these four recipes. If you wish to add more to this jowar recipe list, you can try the following dishes:

Jowar upma
Jowar pulao
Jowar vegetable chilla
Jowar chaat salad
Jowar puffs chiwda
Jowar halwa

That's enough for a month. Try these recipes along with other meals like Crunchy Homemade Oats Granola, Overnight Oats Jar Banana And Pomegranate, fruit salads, juices, and turn your daily meals into a healthy diet soon!

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