Bajri Methi Jo Dodo | Millet Flatbread with Fresh Herbs

Bajri Methi Jo Dodo | Millet Flatbread with Fresh Herbs | Methi Bajra Roti | Methi Bajri na Dhebra | How to make Gluten free Pearl Millet Flatbread at Home

Bajri Methi Jo Dodo | Millet Flatbread with Fresh Herbs | Methi Bajra Roti | Methi Bajri na Dhebra | How to make Gluten free Pearl Millet Flatbread at Home with step by step Instructions

Gluten free Pearl Millet Flatbread with Fresh Herbs | Bajri Methi Jo Dodo is a go-for recipe to celebrate this International Year of Millets- 2023. It is a gluten-free breakfast or lunch for winters when there are fresh greens in abundance. The benefits of Pearl Millets and greens are so apparent that they have metamorphosed into  similar recipes across the country.

What is Bajri Methi Jo Dodo

This is typically a healthy Sindhi breakfast recipe. Fresh herbs and spices are mixed with pearl millet flour. With the help of water all the contents come together to form a dough. Small portions of the dough are then shaped into flatbread between the palms.

Fenugreek Millet Flatbread is protein rich, fibrous and a good source of calcium, iron and phosphorus. This flour is gluten free. The nutritional content of this flatbread is best experienced when it is paired with coriander chutney, lassi, or yoghurt. This pearl millet flatbread or roti is different from other rotis because it is not rolled to obtain its circular shape. Instead each flatbread is shaped by hand.

This flatbread recipe is known as Bajri Methi jo Dodo in Sindhi Cuisine. In Gujarati Cuisine similar flatbread go by the names Bajra Methi Dhebra. Akin version in Marathi Cuisine is known as Methi Bajra Thalipeeth.

Bajra Gur ki Kutti is another winter delicacy that one can try. It makes a great warm up food.

Why should you have Pearl Millet Flatbread

• Pearl millet has warming properties. Best eaten in winters.
• It is gluten free.
• Rich in nutrients such as calcium, magnesium , iron and more.
• Contains more fiber as compared to rice or wheat. Gives a fuller feeling for a long time as it takes more time to digest and not raise blood sugar level too fast.
• The fresh herbs in the flatbread further enhance the nutritive value.

Ingredients for Methi Bajra Roti

For Measurements refer to RECIPE CARD further below

• Pearl Millet flour– Bajra atta. This is a gluten free flour. Readily available at the stores.
• Fenugreek leaves – Methi leaves. Mandatory. Clean and pick the leaves carefully and rinse them.
• Spring onions chopped – Optional. It greatly enhances flavors of the flatbread.
• Fresh green garlic chopped – highly recommended. Avoid if not available.
• Garlic – is a good substitute for fresh garlic leaves
• Green chili – chopped or crushed
• Turmeric powder – optional
• Salt – as needed
• Oil – a bit for the dough and some for applying on the flatbread
• Water – for making dough

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How to make Pearl Millet Flatbread with Fresh Herbs

Dough preparation

Firstly, In a mixing bowl add bajra flour(pearl millet flour)

To this add fenugreek leaves, spring onions, fresh green garlic (if using), chilis, regular garlic paste or grated, salt and turmeric powder.

Add ½ tsp oil to the above flour.

Now gently mix everything.

Then, gradually add water and let the dough come together. It will be slightly soft.

Making the flatbread

Heat a griddle or skillet.

Grease your palms with oil.

Take a portion of the dough and gently flatten and shape into round flat discs halfway.

Now carefully place the flour disc/ roti onto the griddle and with wet hands further flatten this roti/disc till thin. Must work with quick hands for this step.

Let the roti cook on one side.

Flip and roast on other side.

Brush some oil on the roti surface.

Finally when the roti is cooked remove from griddle.

Repeat for the remaining rotis/ flatbread.

How to serve Methi Bajra Roti

Serve hot with Green Coriander Mint Chutney, plain curd , Veggie & Boondi Raita or immunity boosting Instant Raw Turmeric Pickle

Tips for Perfect Bajri Methi jo Dodo

Flatten and shape the flatbread using water. Work with quick hands.

Cook on moderate flame.

Tastes best when eaten warm.

 In winter, when luscious green and carrots are in abundance, enjoy recipes such as hot  Methi Lehsun Parathas, Schezwan Paneer Parathas,  Gajar Methi ki Sabzi,  Gajar Ka halwa,  Til ki Burfi, and many more. And…. Any cravings for baked dessert ? Wait not! Go for Apple Coconut Crumble

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Recipe Card

Bajri Methi Jo Dodo | Millet Flatbread with Fresh Herbs

Bajri Methi Jo Dodo is the perfect breakfast or lunch in winter. It is protein rich, fibrous and a good source of calcium, iron and phosphorus. It pairs well with coriander chutney, lassi, or yoghurt.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Sindhi Cuisine

Servings 3 people

Equipment

• 1 iron cast skillet
• 1 mixing bowl
• 1 spatula

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups pearl millet flour Bajre ka atta
• ½ cup fenugreek leaves; chopped. methi leaves
• ¼ cup spring onions chopped.
• ¼ cup fresh green garlic chopped.
• ½ tsp garlic paste or grated.
• 2-3 green chili chopped.
• 1/8 tsp turmeric powder haldi
• Salt as needed.
• Oil
• Water to knead dough.

Instructions

 

Dough preparation

• Firstly, in a mixing bowl add bajra flour (pearl millet flour)
• To this add fenugreek leaves, spring onions, fresh green garlic (if using), chilis, regular garlic paste or grated, salt and turmeric powder.
• Add ½ tsp oil to the above flour.
• Now gently mix everything.
• Then, gradually add water and let the dough come together. It will be slightly soft.

Making the flatbread

• Heat a griddle or skillet.
• Grease your palms with oil.
• Take a portion of the dough and gently flatten and shape into round flat discs halfway.
• Now carefully place the flour disc/ roti onto the griddle and with wet hands further flatten this roti/disc till thin. Must work with quick hands for this step.
• Let the roti cook on one side.
• Flip and roast on other side. Brush the roti surface with some oil.
• Finally, when cooked, remove from griddle/skillet.
• Repeat for the remaining rotis/ flatbread.

How to serve

• Serve hot with Green Coriander Mint Chutney, plain curd, Veggie & Boondi Raita or immunity boosting Instant Raw Turmeric Pickle

Notes

• Flatten and shape the flatbread using water.
• Work with quick hands.
• Cook on moderate flame.
• Tastes best when eaten warm.

Keyword Bajre ki Roti, Methi Bajra Dhebra, Methi Bajri Rotla, Millet Flatbread, Millet flatbread with Herbs

FAQ

What is the best time to eat Bajri Methi jo Dodo

Should be eaten in winters. Pearl Millet has a warming effect. It gives a fuller feeling for a longer time . H’ence preferred for breakfast or lunch.

Can Pearl Millet Flatbread be rolled with a rolling pin

Generally such flat breads are made by hand. However if you do want to roll it out, then mix some wheat flour as well and place a plastic film on the portion of dough to help in smoothly rolling out without sticking to the rolling pin.

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