Jowar Veggies Bhakri Recipe – A Wholesome Millet Delight
Looking for a healthy and wholesome Indian flatbread that’s both nutritious and delicious? Jowar Veggies Bhakri is a perfect choice. Made with jowar (sorghum) flour, this gluten-free millet is rich in fiber, protein, and essential minerals, making it ideal for weight management and heart health. By adding seasonal vegetables like carrot, spinach, or bottle gourd, you enhance both flavor and nutrition, creating a filling meal for lunch or dinner. Soft, flavorful, and easy to digest, jowar bhakri pairs beautifully with dal, chutney, or curd. Enjoy this traditional yet modern twist on Indian flatbreads for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 1 Katori jowar flour sorghum flour
- ½ Katori grated or finely chopped vegetables carrot, bottle gourd, onion, spinach, capsicum, or zucchini
- 1 –2 green chilies finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp ajwain carom seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp red chili powder optional
- Salt to taste
- Warm water for kneading
- Dry flour for rolling
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, add jowar flour, cumin seeds, ajwain, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add vegetables
- Add grated/chopped veggies and coriander leaves. Mix so the veggies combine well with the flour.
Knead the dough
- Slowly add warm water and knead into a soft dough. Jowar flour doesn’t bind like wheat, so knead gently until the mixture holds together.
Shape the bhakri
- Take a small portion of dough.
- Roll it out gently on a flat surface using dry jowar flour for dusting.
- Alternatively, flatten it by hand between two sheets of plastic or parchment.
Cook the bhakri
- Heat a tawa (griddle) and place the rolled bhakri on it.
- Cook on medium heat, pressing lightly with a spatula until small brown spots appear.
- Flip and cook the other side.
- You can puff it directly on the flame if you like, or keep it flat.
Serve hot
- Serve your jowar veggie bhakri with curd, pickle, or dal for a wholesome, filling meal.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Add a spoon of sesame seeds for extra crunch and calcium.
- Grated bottle gourd (lauki) keeps the bhakri soft and moist.
- For kids, you can add grated beetroot or carrot to make it colorful and appealing.
- If rolling is difficult, pat the dough directly on the hot tawa using wet fingers.