Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

Jowar Flour (Sorghum)

1 unit

Onion

finely chopped

1 unit

Green Chilli

finely chopped

1 handful

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

1 sprig

Curry leaves

finely chopped

1 tsp

Sesame seeds (Til seeds)

0.5 tsp

Ajwain (Carom seeds)

2 tsp

Sunflower Oil

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

In a large mixing bowl, combine jowar flour and salt.

Step 2
~3 min

Add chopped onions, green chillies, coriander leaves, and curry leaves to the bowl.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix the ingredients well.

Step 4
~3 min

Gradually add warm water to form a smooth and soft dough.

Step 5
~3 min

Divide the dough into equal-sized balls.

Step 6
~3 min

Grease a tava (flat griddle) with oil and heat it.

Step 7
~3 min

Place one dough ball on the greased tava.

Step 8
~3 min

Wet your fingers and gently spread the dough to form a thin, round bhakri.

Step 9
~3 min

Cook the bhakri on medium heat, drizzling oil on the sides.

Step 10
~3 min

Flip the bhakri when it starts to brown on the sides.

Step 11
~3 min

Cover and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes.

Step 12
~3 min

Remove the bhakri from the tava.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve hot with chutney or gravy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use warm water for a softer dough.

Cook on medium heat to prevent burning.

Add a touch of ghee for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium (Onions and spices)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with chutney, yogurt, or gravy.

Enjoy as part of a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hurali Kalu Chutney
Paruppu Thogayal
Senai Kizhangu Ghostu

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Maharashtra, India

Cultural Significance

Staple food in Maharashtrian cuisine, especially rural areas.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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