Simple Jolada Rotti (Jowar/Sorghum Roti)

Jola/Sorghum/Jowar/Millet Millet is one of the healthy grain and has no gluten in it.
Jola Rotti is very very easy dish and you can have them for breakfast/lunch/dinner.

This is a simple, healthy and an easy dish. I have used Jola/Jowar Millet and water. You can also use milk or curd if you want to add some proteins and calcium to the rotti. It goes well with thick curry/pickle /any type of chutney/ dips or chutney powder and curd.
Let us see some benefits of eating Jowar/Jola in our diet.
Jola/Jowar/Sorghum is free from gluten. The people who are allergic to gluten can enjoy eating this grain. Sorghum is a powerhouse of nutrients. They are rich in vitamins,. They are loaded with magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, phosphorous and potassium. You feel full for a longer time since it digested slowly. It is full of anti oxidants. It helps to boost the immunity, rich in fiber and regulates the calcium level in our body. Jola/Jowar helps to control diabetes, improves the digestive health. It helps to build strong bones and helps in production of red blood cells.
It is an easy, simple and healthy Roti. No spices, no onion or garlic added in this Rotti. It is good for breakfast or dinner. 
Let us see the recipe Now :

Things Needed :

Jola/Jowar/Sorghum flour : 2 Cups
Coconut gratings : 2 Tablespoons (Optional - Copra)
Salt : As Required
Water : 2 Cups.(Or little more)
Oil : 2 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Put Jola/Jowar flour in a big bowl.
2. Add coconut gratings and salt.
3. Add water and mix it well. The consistency should be little thicker than Idli dough.

4. Keep a pan on the fire and heat. Sprunkle little oil on the top and spread it around the pan.
5. Take a handful of dough and spread it around the pan with your fingers.

6. Put a spoon of oil, cover and cook for a minute on medium flame.
7. Take out the lid, put half spoon of oil and turn the other side and cook for 20 to 30 seconds.

8. Roti is ready to serve. Serve with ghee/butter on the top of hot rotti and the side dish.

9. I had it with chutney powder and jaggery.
10. Repeat the same and prepare remain rottis.

Note :

Do not add so much water while preparing the dough. The dough should be loose and not watery.
Using your fingers to spread the dough helps you to spread the rotti dough easily. Wet your hand with little normal water and spread the dough. Keep the flame very low while putting the dough and spreading it around the pan. You can add cut onions and any vegetables to the dough. (I did not use)
Plain rotti is healthy and you can enjoy with any curry or chutney. Use of coconut is optional. I have used kobbari/dry coconut/Copra. (Added 2 tablespoons).
Time : 20 Minutes
Serves : 3 to 4. (According to the size).

Oats + Rice Flour + Grapes Chutney Rotti

Oats - Rice flour and grapes chutney Rotti is a superb yummy Rotti which you can have it for breakfast, snack and even for dinner. Taste well because of grapes sour and sweet taste.

I have used Grapes chutney which I prepared in the morning and night we had this rotti for dinner.

Rice flour, Oats, coconut, grapes chutney and chilly are used here. 

Lets see some benefits of eating grapes in our diet. 

Grapes helps to treat in indigestion, kidney disorders, prevention of cataracts. They are rich in Vitamin A, vitamin B6 and minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium. They are also rich in antioxidants. They are loaded with copper, iron and manganese and good for bone health. It is said that ripe grape fruits juice is a remedy for Migraine. It is good for reducing the blood cholesterol levels.

Lets see the recipe now : No Onions Or No Garlic Recipe :

Things Needed : 

Rice flour : 2 Cups

Oats : 1 Cup

Grape Chutney : 1 Cup

Curry Leaves : 1 Handful

Green chilly : 1

Coconut : Fresh : 1/2 Cup

Curd/Yogurt : 1/2 Cup

Coriander leaves : 2 Tablespoons (Optional)

Oil : 3 to 4 Tablespoons

Salt : Required salt.

Method : 

1. Take a big bowl and add all the ingredients. (Rice flour, oats, grapes chutney, fresh and grated coconut, curd and salt). Mix it well.

2. Add required water. (You can add hot boiling water). Wash and cut green chilly coriander leaves and curry leaves. 

3. Mix it well and prepare dough.

4. Keep the pan on the fire and heat. Clean the pan nicely with  a kitchen tissue.

5. Take a handful of dough and spread it nicely on tava/pan. (Let the flame be very low).

6. Spread it as thin as you like. Take a spatula and slightly press and spread the rotti as think.

7. Add a teaspoon of oil on the rotti and let it cook on medium and low flame. 

8. Turn the other side and cook for a minute. Remove the rotti from the pan.

7. Serve with butter /ghee on the top with the side dish you have prepared.

8. We had this " Oats + Rice flour + Grapes Chutney Rotti" with chutney powder.
Note :
Cook on medium and low flame. It gets burnt easily, so one should be very careful while cooking
Adding onions or any other vegetables is optional. Adding green chilly is optional. Adding curd helps the rotti to be soft.
Do not use stale chutney ..You may get sick..use fresh chutney to get the best taste.
Time : 30 Minutes
Serves :  2 to 3. 

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Akki Rotti with Carrots & Cucumber

Akki Rotti this time it is with Carrots and Cucumber. You know it well eating vegetables is always a healthy habit. Whether it is cooked or raw, they do help in digestion and keep you fit. So this way you can feed some vegetables to your kids, elders and the whole family.

I have used rice flour, ground cucumber, coconut and grated carrots. Not much of spice or chilly. Just added little pepper instead of chilly which is good for digestion. It not only adds aroma to the rotti, it gives a different taste.
Lets see some benefits of eating cucumber in our diet. 
Cucumber helps to fight against the heat. A good relief from heat burn. It helps to quench your thirst and keeps your body hydrated. It helps to flush the toxins. Eating cucumber daily helps to dissolve kidney stones. They are full of Vitamin A, B and C which helps to boost immunity and energy. They contain minerals like magnesium, potassium, silicon. Good for people who wants shed their extra weight. Cucumber is good for eyes and it helps to reduce under eye bags and puffiness. It also helps to control and maintain the blood pressure levels. Eating cucumber helps in good digestion since it contain good amount of fiber. Cucumber juice refreshes and heals diseased gums. Cucumber lowers uric acid levels and take care of kidney. It is good for diabetics, because cucumber contains a hormone needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin. It helps to reduce bad cholesterol.
No Onions and No garlic in this Akki Rotti. It is very easy, yummy and quick
You can have this Akki Rotti for breakfast, as snack or for dinner.

Things Needed :

Rice flour : 2 Cups
Carrots : 2 (medium size)
Cucumber : 2 (small size)
Pepper : 3 to 4 pods
Salt : To Taste
Oil : 1/2 Cup

Method : 

1. Wash and cut cucumber and grind it with pepper.

2. Wash and scrape out the outer layer of carrots and grate it.
3. Now take a big bowl. Add rice flour, salt, ground cucumber and grated carrots.
4. Mix it nicely and add water. Let it be little thicker than idli dough.
5. Mix it well and keep is aside.

6. Keep a tava/pan on the fire. Heat. Sprinkle little oi. Clean it with a kitchen tissue.
7. Take a handful of rotti dough and spread it nicely on the tava in a circle shape.

8. Add a teaspoon of oil on the top and cover the rotti. Cook for 1 minute.

9. Turn the other side and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the rotti from tava and serve.

10 Add a spoon of ghee and any side dish you have prepared.

Note :

Let Akki Rotti dough be little loose than normal rotti. It will be easy to spread on the tava and it cooks soft and quick). Adding curry leaves, coriander leaves and chilly is optional. Adding onions is also optional. Using ghee instead of oil while cooking rotti is optional.
Time : 30 Minutes
Serves : 3 to 4 

Spicy Akki Rotti

Rice flour rotti is one of the favourite dish of mine and many. Akki rotti can be prepared in many types. Here is recipe of Akki Rotti and I have used some White pumpkin sasive which was left over from last night's dinner. Sasive is one of the side dish and its easy to prepare. We cook the vegetable as a curry and the inner pulp is used for tambuli, sasive, mosaru bajji (raita) etc.

Let us see some benefits of using Mustard seeds in our cooking.
Mustard seeds are rich source of minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. It is also a good source of Vitamin A Vitamin K Vitamin C. It is also a good source of magnesium and dietary fiber. Mustard Seeds are good for astama and cold. They help to provide relief from respiratory disorders. Mustard seeds help in curing pains and spasms.(cramps). Mustard seeds are good aid for ringworm. They contain good amount of anti oxidants, They also helps in controlling blood pressure and cholesterol level in our body. They help to fight infection and good natural scrub for skin.
Now Lets see the recipe : Akki Rotti has No Onions in it.

Ingredients :

Rice Flour : 3 Cups
White Pumpkin Gratings : 1 Cup
Mustard seeds : 1/4 Teaspoon
Green chilly : 2
Curd /Dahi/Yogurt : 1 Cup
Coconut :1 Cup
Coriander Leaves : 2 Tablespoons
Curry Leaves : 2 Tablespoons
Salt : As required
Oi; :  2 to 3  Tablespoons

Method : 

1. Grate white pumpkin and grind with mustard seeds and green chilly. (I have used white pumpkin pulp also) and keep it aside.
2. Wash curry leaves, coriander leaves and and cut it into small.
3. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
4. Take a big bowl, add ground white pumpkin sasive, curry leaves, coriander leaves.

5. Add coconut and rice flour. Add salt. Mix it well. Add curd.
6. Add required water and prepare dough. It should be soft. (You should be able to spread the dough on the pan).

7.  Keep a pan/tava on the fire. Sprinkle oil and spread around the pan.
8. Take a handful of rotti flour and spread it around the pan by your finger. ( Let it be on low flame).
9. Put a spoon of oil and cover the rotti. Let it cook on medium and low flame.
10. Turn the rotti other side and cook for 30 seconds.

11. Spicy Akki rotti is ready to serve. Do the same with remaining dough.

12. Serve with ghee/butter/ chutney powder/chutney of your choice.

Note : 

You can add white pumpkin gratings as they are. It taste different. Adding mustard seeds to the rotti adds a good aroma. Consistency of the dough according to your wish. You can use banana leaf to spread the rotti and then you can put it on the tava. It saves your time and easy too. No onion is added in this dough. You can add onions/any leaves like, methi (fenugrik leaves), dil leaves, palak leaves, grated carrots and even peas or avarekai. Adding curd makes the rotti soft.
Time : 30 Minutes
Serves : 3 to 4

Millet & Rava Rotti

Millet/Jovar/Mekke Jola is one of the good and best gluten free food grain. It is one of the healthy grain which is loaded with healthy minerals and vitamins. I use it for making roti, dosa, vada and even with wheat while preparing chapatis.

Here is one such try which I have used this Jola/Millet and Rava/Semolina and prepared Rotti which has turner out very nice and yummy. It is really nice to have a little change or twist while preparing dishes. I am sure you also will like the idea and prepare this rotti and enjoy.
As I said, I have used millet flour, rava and other simple ingredients and a little curd. Rotti was just yummy and you also will surely say "Wow ".
Lets see some benefits of eating curd in our diet.
Curd has a number of health and nutritional benefits. Eating curd helps our body system stay cool, improves our digestive system and helps get rid of stomach problems. It contain high calcium and protein and they are good for ladies who feed babies. It works as an energy booster and is a good antioxidant. Very good for hair and skin. It is a good stress buster. It helps to increase immunity and the bones to be strong.
There is onion or garlic used in this recipe.
Now lets see the recipe.

Things needed :

Rava :Medium size : 1 Cup
Jola/Millet : 1 Cup
Curd : 1/2 Cup
Red chilly powder : 1/2 Teaspoon
Dry ginger powder : 1/2 Teaspoon
Green chilly : 1
Coriander leaves : 2 to 3 Tablespoons
Curry Leaves : 1 handful.
Coconut : 1/2 Cup
Salt : Required  salt
Oil : 2 to 3 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Wash and cut green chilly, curry leaves, coriander leaves. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
2. Now take a big bowl and put millet flour, rava, red chilly powder, ginger powder, curd.
3. Add required salt. Add curd. Add grated coconut.cut green chilly, cut coriander and curry leaves. Mix it nicely.
4. Use required water to prepare the dough. Let the dough be chapati consistency.

5. Now keep a pan on the fire and heat. Sprinkle oil on the top. Let the flame be very low.
6. Take a handful of prepared dough and spread it on the tava in circle shape. (Dip your fingers in a bowl of water and try to spread the dough, that helps to prepare the rotti in thin form.
7. Sprinkle oil on the top and cover the rotti. Increase the flame to medium for minutes. Turn the other side and cook for 30 seconds.

8. Remove it from tava and serve hot rotti with coconut chutney or any other side dish you have prepared. Top up with ghee or butter. Should be eaten when it is hot to enjoy the perfect taste.

Repeat the same and prepare rotti with the rest of the dough.

Note :

You can add more water and make the dough consistency little loose. It helps to prepare the rotti in thin. Adjust the flame while cooking (low and medium flame). Adding onions is optional. You can also add grated carrots, any kind of leaves like palak, methi, dil leaves/sabbassige etc.
Time : 30 minutes. (Altogether)
Serves : 2 to 3.

Rava-Snake Gourd Pulp Rotti

Rava Snake Gourd Pulp Rotti is a breakfast dish. Rava rotti is an easy dish and we can eat them as snack or for dinner also. I just wanted to add the snake gourd pulp this time to see how the rotti turns out. It has become superb.

I normally do not waste any vegetable's peel or pulp. But remember that it is washed nicely and away from chemical spray. I like snake gourd and prepare many side dishes like dry curry, kootu curry, sihi (a type of sweet curry which is prepared using snake gourd) etc. So the pulp too can be made use of . We can prepare chutney, gojju, majjige curry etc. Check while buying snake gourd it is not turned hard (over grown). It should be soft and fresh. Here I have used cooked pulp. Added the cooked pulp to rava dough and prepared rotti. It was very nice and tasty. One should know that the pulp also can be used for some thing or the other.
Please note : Do not add ripen Snake gourd pulp to the rotti.   Do not add if the seeds are hard. The only soft and tender (seeds that are yet to grow) pulp should be used in cooking. (Edible).
Lets see some benefits of eating Snake gourd.(Padavalakai in Kannada language).
Snake gourd/padavalakai helps to improve the strength of the immune system. It also helps detoxify the body and reduces fever, improve the digestive process of the body. It is good for diabetes. It also helps to loss extra weight.
Onions are not used in Rava -Snake Gourd Pulp Rotti and it can be prepared on any special days or fasting days.

Things Needed :

Rava/Semolina (medium size) : 2 Cups.
Snake Gourd Pulp : 1 Cup (Cooked or raw)
Coconut : 1/2 Cup
Green chilly : 1
Coriander Leaves : 2 to 3 Tablespoons
Curry Leaves : 1 Handful
Curd : 1/2 Cup
Ginger : Small Piece (1 teaspoon-grated)
Salt : Required
Water : Required
Oil :  3 to 4 Tablespoons

Method :

1. Wash and cut curry leaves, coriander leaves and green chilly.
2. Wash and remove the outer layer of ginger, wash again, grate and keep it aside.
3. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
4. Now take a big bowl. Add rava, curd, grated coconut, ginger, cut coriander and curry leaves.
5. Add salt and snake gourd pulp. Add required water and mix all the ingredients and keep it for at least 10 minutes.

6. Now keep a dosa pan (tava) on the fire and heat. Sprinkle oil on the tava.
7. Take a handful of dough and spread it on the tava in a circle shape. (With the help of fingers).

8. Sprinkle oil on the top, cover the rotti and cook for 1 minute on medium flame.
9. Turn the other side and cook ( 30 seconds).

10 Now the rotti is ready to serve. Serve with the side dish you have prepared.

11. Repeat the same with remaining dough.
12. Serve Hot rotti with a spoon of ghee or butter on the top. Hot rotti taste better.

Note : 

You can use bottle gourd pulp, ash gourd pulp, pumpkin pulp also. Cooking the pulp helps to soften the dough and rotti comes out well. (or you need to grind them if using raw). Rava rotti dough consistency should be thicker than idly dough. It helps to spread the dough on the tava easily.
Adding onions are optional. The thickness of the rotti is optional.(thick/thin). You can use butter milk instead of curd.
Time : 30 minutes
Serves :  3 to 4