Jowar Dhirde (Sorghum Pancakes)
Servings: 8 dhirde
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The Maharashtrian cuisine is rich in the use of millets and Jowar Dhirde or Ghavan is one such popular dish. Easy to prepare and a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup jowar (sorghum) flour
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1-2 chopped green chillies
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 cup chopped green coriander leaves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 tsp rice flour
- 2 tsp semolina (sooji or rava)
- 1.5 cups water
- 2 tbsp oil for cooking
Instructions
- To begin, prepare the batter. In a large bowl, mix together jowar (sorghum) flour, onions, green chillies, ginger garlic paste, and coriander leaves.
- Next, add the dry masalas – cumin seeds (jeera), Kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Now, add in the rice flour and semolina. Mix well.
- Finally, add water to prepare a smooth and watery batter. Keep aside for 10 minutes for the semolina to soak in the liquids.
- When ready to cook, adjust the batter if required to liquid consistency. Heat a griddle or a tawa. Brush it with oil. Pour a ladleful of the batter. Cover and allow it to cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
- Once the top dries up a bit, add a bit of oil to the sides and top. Turn it over and cook. This recipe makes around 8 dhirde depending on the size.
- The Jowar Dhirde or Ghavan are ready to serve. Serve hot with your favorite chutney.
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