Changing lifestyles, one meal at a time can be rewarding. There was a time when baking white bread (or actually eating them regularly for sandwiches) used to be my favourite. I still love the aroma of baking bread, don't get me wrong. But eating them on a regular basis isn't happening, both for health and awareness reasons.
Its the start of a bright new year, and my friends and me at VEGAN GF Group bring you Gluten Free Indian flatbreads this month. Join us as we explore many Indian Flatbreads that are traditionally part of the Indian Cuisine.
t’s an easy, healthy and nutritious flatbread that’s vegan and gluten free. I had already posted jowar Bhakri with ennegayi (a North Karnataka speciality) earlier. This is a take on the same flatbread but enriched with iron and calcium rich fresh methi (or fenugreek) which are so abundantly available in the winters.
The little one and me are quite fond of Bhakri for dinner so I make this often. Of course patting this requires a bit of practice and patience , so give this a try often to get the perfect flatbread.
Other GF Flatbreads are:
Multigrain Thalipeeth - GF, Vegan flatbread
Sabbakki Soppu Thalipitta ~ North Karnataka Special ~ Flatbread recipe
How to make Makki di Roti - Punjabi Flatbread
Ragi Rotti / Fillet Millet Roti / Nachni Roti
Masala Akki Rotti | Spiced flattened rice bread
Sajjige Rotti | ಸಜ್ಜಿಗೆ ರೊಟ್ಟಿ | Easy Breakfast from Mangalore
Prep time - 15 Mins , cook time - 10 Mins, makes 4 servings
PIN FOR LATER
You need:
1 cup = 200 ml
Jowar flour - 1.5 cups
Fresh Methi leaves - ½ cup (chopped fine)
Ajwain / carrom seeds - ⅛ tsp
Salt - to taste
Finely chopped coriander leaves - 1 tbsp
Hot water to make the dough
Oil - ¼ tsp for each bhakri
How to:
Chop the methi leaves and sprinkle little salt for 3-4 mins, squeeze out excess water. In a flat plate, add the flour, sprinkle of salt, methi leaves and ajwain. mix well for 1-2 mins with your hands. Add hot water as needed, and make a stiffish dough.
On a greased plastic sheet / parchment / banana leaf, pinch out the dough and pat down with your hands. Dip hands in water to ease the patting down. Make a circular disc of 7-8 inches diameter
Cook on a hot griddle / tava on both sides, drizzling little oil.
Serve hot with any pickle / Curd for a healthy meal
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Kalyani, love the addition of the methi to the jowar bhakri. I have been using a lot of whole grains for the past few months and have been mixing them with wheat flour to make own multi grain aata. I am yet to try sorghum flour by itself. I will be making this soon.
Kalyani says
Thank you Sandhya ! Fresh Methi adds a special flavour to this bhakri. do try and let me know how you liked it.
Ritu says
Want to know the vegan curd option here.
Kalyani says
Ritu - Curd is not used to make this bhakri. But if you're asking for a vegan accompaniment, you can try rice yoghurt or cashew yoghurt. Please do try this and let me know how you liked it !
Ritu says
Wow! Nice option. Is there a time tested recipe link for the same? In the last sentence in recipe it says can be served with pickle /curd for a healthy meal. Hence asked for a vegan curd option.
Looking forward for a link for rice yoghurt/cashew yoghurt kalyani
Kalyani says
I havent made any vegan curd at home, but google / youtube should give you lots of options, Ritu ! hope this helps..
Unknown says
Healthy and delicious. Love jowar parathas. I've made with chopped onion and coriander. Like your recipe with fresh fenugreek. Methi Jowar Bhakri is a must try recipe.
Mina Joshi says
Oh these methi jowari bhakhri sounds perfect for breakfast or dinner. Adding fresh methi must make this dish so tasty.
Shobha says
This is a very healthy breakfast. I have it for brunchh as it is quite filling. Looks so yummy
Archana says
Wonderful addition of methi to jowar bhari. I love the idea n will definitely be trying it out. I do agree adding gluten free millets is definitely healthier. Love it.
preethi'scuisine says
Jowari methi bhakri looks irresistible. It is so flavorful with fresh methi. Love this healthy recipe. Perfect breakfast option to include millet in our diet.
Kalyani says
Thanks Preethi.yes, these bhakris allow us to include millets n greens together!
preethi'scuisine says
Jowari methi bhakri looks irresistible. It is so flavorful with fresh methi. Love this healthy recipe. Perfect breakfast option to include millet in our diet.
Home Cooked food says
lovely jowari bhakri with addditon of methi in it, since I love methi, used it year around fresh or dried. perfect for any meal.
Priya Vj says
Super aagidhe... taste and nutrition overload . Jowar and methi combination sounds delicious
Kalyani says
Thanks madam!
jayashree says
Jowar bhakri looks tasty with the addition of methi leaves in it. I must make this one sometime, make a different version.
Kalyani says
Thank u, do try it !