Gluten-free Sorghum Flour and Chive Flatbread (Sindi Jowar jo Dodo)

- Makes 4 pieces

This traditional Sorghum flatbread has been a regular breakfast staple in our home for years. In the winter months of December and January when garlic chives are found in abundance, my mum would often make this crispy gluten-free flatbread using these garlicky greens, plenty of fresh coriander and spicy bird's eye chilies. Traditionally served hot with dal, or yogurt, this delicious bread is just as good with some salted butter😋😋 - recipe below! Check out my quick video on how to make these golden flatbreads on Instagram.

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Ingredients for Gluten-free Sorghum Flour & Chive Flatbread (Sindi Jowar jo Dodo)

1 cup fine Sorghum flour (Jowar flour)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped chives
1/3 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
1 fresh green bird’s eye chili, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons ghee, plus more for brushing
Moderately hot water, as needed
Plastic sheet or ziplock bag, for shaping
Heavy non-stick griddle or cast-iron pan, for roasting

Recipe

In a medium bowl, place sorghum flour, red onion, chives, coriander leaves, chili and salt.
Add ghee, and mix well to combine. Next, adding little hot water at a time, knead to form a soft, pliable dough. Split the dough into 4 equal portions.
Shape each portion of dough into a smooth ball. Place the ball on a greased plastic sheet or ziplock bag, and flatten into a thin round disc.
Heat a heavy non-stick griddle or cast-iron pan on medium flame for about 5 minutes.
Gently place the disc on a hot griddle and roast for 2-3 minutes, flipping every 30-40 seconds, until lightly golden.
Finally, brush both sides sparingly with ghee. Dent the bread all over using the corner of a metal spatula, for faster and more even cooking - roast for another 30-40 minutes on both sides until golden.
Serve hot and golden sorghum flatbread with dal, yogurt or simply smeared with some salted butter. Check out my quick video on how to make these golden flatbreads on Instagram.