Breads / Rotis
Bajra Roti (Pearl Millet)
Detailed Bajra Roti Recipe (Sattvik Style)
A traditional winter bread made from pearl millet. It is highly warming and filling, typically paired with jaggery and ghee.
1. Ingredients
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Bajra Flour: 2 cups.
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Hot Water: for kneading.
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Butter/Ghee: for serving.
2. How to Cook - Step-by-Step Guidance
Step 1: Hot Water Knead Use only hot water to knead bajra flour to prevent it from cracking.
Step 2: Shaping Flatten using your palms or pat onto a surface.
Step 3: Roasting Slow cook on a tawa until brown spots appear and it's cooked.
3. What are the Health Benefits?
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Warming: Bajra generates natural body heat in winter.
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Gluten Free: Safe for many dietary restrictions.
4. Who Can Avoid?
- Summer Months: Avoid eating large amounts in peak summer as it is highly heating (Pitta aggravating).
Published on March 24, 2026