Bajra roti or bajre ki roti is a delicious and crispy Indian flatbread that can be enjoyed on its own too. Step-by-step recipe with photos to warm your winters and give you numerous health benefits of this millet. Bajra flour or bajra atta is made by grinding bajra grains (pearl millet). Bajra roti or pearl millet flatbread is a grey flatbread that is not very appealing in appearance compared to other flatbreads. This flatbread has a rustic and unique taste. The lack of elastic gluten protein makes it difficult to roll but, with this simple trick, you can easily make it. Bajra roti is also called bajra ki roti or bajre ki roti. This humble flatbread is naturally gluten-free, making it a fantastic choice for those with celiac disease or other dietary restrictions. It’s a delicious way to enjoy wholesome grains without worrying about gluten sensitivities. My hubby loves bajra roti. This flatbread is quite filling so you can’t consume it in large quantities like roti or chapati. But, the good news is you can freeze the leftovers. Fresh tastes best.
Benefits
The immense health benefits of this flatbread make it worth consuming.
Bajra or pearl millet is high in fiber, protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. It is good for diabetes because unlike other grains it slowly releases glucose in the blood, keeping blood sugar levels in control. Bajra roti is specially eaten in winter as the consumption of bajra is capable of keeping the body warm. Therefore, many doctors advise consuming it in moderation during summer as it can cause digestive problems if consumed in large quantities regularly. Bajra flour is not keto-friendly because 100 grams of bajra contains 67 grams of carbohydrates. While the keto diet is a very low-carb diet, it can add too much carb to your meal and kick you out of ketosis. You can read more benefits here.
What goes in this recipe?
To make this healthy bajra roti, you only need good quality, fresh, finely ground millet flour, water, and oil. Using lukewarm water works perfectly for making dough, we love it. If you are an expert at roti-making, you can always go the traditional way of rolling.
Pearl millet (bajra flour): Choose the good quality fresh bajra flour. These are readily available at Indian grocery stores. Oil: I like to use oil, but you can also use ghee or any oil that has a high heating point.
How to make this recipe?
Follow the steps to make the wholesome bajra roti.
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Variation
For children and toddlers, you can make a slit in bajra ki roti with a knife. Then add a dollop of butter and some sugar. The sugar and butter will melt in hot roti. Then break this bajre ki roti into tiny bits. This is called choori. You can feed toddlers with this healthy food.
What to serve with?
The best thing is to consume Bajra Rotis hot. It can be served with curries and dals alongside dry chutneys. Some of my favorite dishes to serve with these are Bohra lansanyo, bhuna keema, and dal. Bajra roti has a lot of taste on its own so you can have it as a snack too. It can be paired with any sabzi or Indian vegetable curry. We like to eat it with half-fried eggs and keema. Try one of these veggies with Bajra roti If you try this Bajra Roti Recipe, I’d LOVE to hear your feedback in the comments. Most 5-ratings motivate me to do my best. Stay connected for more recipes and videos on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
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