Lunch
Jowar Roti
20 min 3 serves Dt Manthan Sharma
RotiGluten-freeDiabetes
Ingredients
- •2 cups jowar flour (sorghum)
- •Hot water as needed
- •¼ tsp salt
Method
- 1
Add salt to the jowar flour and gradually mix in hot water. Knead a soft dough.
- 2
Cover and rest 5 min. Divide into balls.
- 3
Pat each ball between palms (or on a greased plastic sheet) into a thin round. Jowar does not roll like wheat.
- 4
Place on a hot tawa. When the surface changes colour, flip.
- 5
Puff lightly on open flame or press with a cloth on the tawa.
- 6
Serve immediately with dal or sabzi.
Dietitian's tip
Jowar roti must be eaten hot — it hardens on cooling. Low-glycaemic, perfect for diabetes-friendly plans.
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