🌿 Jowar Chilla (Sorghum Pancake) Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 10–12 mins
🍽️ Serves: 2
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 cup jowar (sorghum) flour
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed for batter (approx. ¾ cup)
- 1–2 tsp oil or ghee for cooking
(Optional add-ins: grated carrot, beetroot, or spinach for extra nutrition)
👩🍳 Method
- Make the batter:
In a bowl, mix jowar flour, onion, tomato, chilli, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt.
Gradually add water and whisk into a smooth, slightly thick batter (like dosa batter). - Heat the tawa/pan:
Grease lightly with oil or ghee and heat on medium flame. - Cook the chilla:
Pour a ladleful of batter and spread gently into a small circle.
Drizzle oil on the edges and cook till golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side). - Flip and cook:
Turn and cook the other side until crisp and slightly browned. - Serve hot:
Serve with green chutney, curd, or tomato chutney.
💪 Health Benefits
- 🌾 Gluten-free and rich in fibre.
- ⚡ Helps maintain steady blood sugar.
- 💖 Good source of protein, calcium, and iron.
- 🥗 Keeps you full and energized for long.
🧡 Bonus Tip
- Add curd or buttermilk instead of water for a softer texture.
- Make mini chillas and pack them for kids’ tiffin or travel snacks.
