August 2, 2023

Recipe for Crispy Masala Jowari Bakhri

Name: Recipe for Crispy Masala Jowari Bakhri
Ingredients: 1 Cup Water; 1 Cup Jowar Flour; 1/2 Tspn Chilly Powder; 1/2 Tspn Turmeric Powder; 1/2 Tspn Corianderm seed Powder; 1/2 Tspn Cumin Seed Powder; ¼ Tspn Ajwain; ½ Tspn Pink Himalayan Salt or regular salt will do

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Recipe for Crispy Masala Jowari Bakhri

I’ve had many a failed attempt at making Jowar and Bajra Bakhris. I’ve tried so many techniques but I’ve never really enjoyed making or eating them.

Due to PCOD and Thyroid issues, I had to STOP consuming All Purpose Flour and Wheat Products, I had no option but at the same time I just couldn’t give up on My Rotis. But there came a time where I thought enough is enough, I have to get a solution to this issue. I researched sooooo many recipes but nothing convinced me enough. Then I came across this super simple recipe and technique on “Skinny Recipes” on YouTube and OMG it worked!!! It’sbeen months, I haven’t gone back to wheat rotis and I not only enjoy eating myJowar rotis but also enjoy making them.

However, I like to elevate my Jowari Bakhris a a notchhigher. Since I Love eating theplas and khakras, I thought why not try makingsome Crispy Masala Bakhris. And it turned out yum.

So here’s my recipe. DO give it a shot. It’s really yum!

Course accompaniment, Bread

Cuisine Indian

Keyword Crispy Jowari Bakhri, Crispy Roti, Jowar Bakhri, Jowari, Masala roti

Servings 5 pcs

Ingredients

1 Cup Water
1 Cup Jowar Flour
1/2 Tspn Chilly Powder
1/2 Tspn Turmeric Powder
1/2 Tspn Corianderm seed Powder
1/2 Tspn Cumin Seed Powder
¼ Tspn Ajwain
½ Tspn Pink Himalayan Salt or regular salt will do

Instructions

In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together
In a Skillet, Add the water and bring it to a Boil
As soon as the Water Boils, Add the Flour mix into the boiling Hot water
With the Help of a Spoon, mix the flour with the water untilthe mixture turns moist
Turn off the heat and cover this mix with a lid for around15-20 minutes or so
Transfer the mixture on a floured surface(Jowar flour)
Knead this gently into a dough. You will not need more water. Equally divide the dough and shape them into balls
Take some dry Jowar Flour in your hands and flatten each dough ball into discs using the bottom area of your thumb as shown in the picture
Note: This step prevents the rolled bakhri from breaking while rolling it further. It also prevents cracks on the edges
Then gently roll each disc and flatten it into a roti(sameas you would roll a chapati)
Note:
You will have to use a lot of dry Jowar Flour while rollingthe rotis or else it will get stuck to the rolling pin
Roll the roti very lightly. If you put force, the roti will crack. Remember, Jowar flour does not contain gluten. Hence, there is no elasticity in the dough. Due to which, it could get challenging to roll a Jowar roti. But if you use enough flour on the surface and while rolling and if you roll it without force, then it won't be so challenging
Heat a Roti Pan on Medium high heat. Once the Pan is Hot, Place a rolled roti on it and allow itto cook on each side for 3-4 minutes
As soon as you see some bubble forming, Flip the roti to the other side. Use a Flat Spatula to press the sides of the roti so that it gets evenly cooked on the inside too
Once done, smear some ghee on the roti and transfer it on aplateNote:
I like my Jowar rotis a little crispy and hard so I place them on a plate. However, if you like your rotis soft like wheat chapatis, place them into a casarole box. They remain nice and soft in there
Note: I tried skipping the Ghee but it doesn’t taste the same. Please use Ghee even if it’s a little, it doesn’t only taste super Yummmm but its also very good for your health(Pure Milk Ghee and NOT Dalda or Vegetable Ghee)
I enjoy this Crispy Masala Jowar Bakhri as a base for a pizza, as a khakra or i break them into pieces and enjoy it with Hummus(Recipe Link given below) So good!!!!!