Bottle Gourd Jowar Roti Recipe | Soft & Healthy Gluten-Free Millet Roti

✨ A soft, nourishing millet roti infused with bottle gourd, fresh vegetables, and gentle spices — light on the stomach and full of traditional goodness! ✨

Bottle Gourd Jowar Roti, also known as Lauki Jowar Roti, is a healthy gluten-free millet roti made using grated bottle gourd and fresh jowar flour.
This jowar roti without wheat is soft, easy to digest, and a perfect alternative to regular chapati — ideal for diabetic-friendly diets, weight management, and everyday healthy meals.

 ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Naturally gluten-free and wheat-free
• Soft texture without rolling pin
• Easy to digest and light on the stomach
• Made with traditional Indian millet (sorghum)
• Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

 🛒 Ingredients

 For the Jowar Roti Dough

• Bottle gourd (Lauki / Sorakkai) – ½ medium (peeled, deseeded & grated)
• Onion – 2 (finely chopped)
• Carrot – 1–2 (grated)
• Ginger – 1 inch (grated)
• Green chilli – 1 (finely chopped)
• Black pepper – 1 tsp (crushed or powder)
• Fresh coriander leaves – generous amount (finely chopped)
• Fresh jowar flour (sorghum flour) – 2 cups
• Jeera (cumin seeds) – 1 tsp
• Hing (asafoetida) – a pinch
• Salt – as required
• Water – as needed (use strained bottle gourd water)
• Ghee / Oil – for cooking

 👩‍🍳 How to Make Bottle Gourd Jowar Roti (Step-by-Step)

1. Prepare the Bottle Gourd
   Grate the bottle gourd and keep aside for 5–10 minutes.
   Gently squeeze excess water and reserve the water.

2. Make the Dough
   In a bowl, add bottle gourd, onion, carrot, ginger, green chilli, black pepper, coriander leaves, jowar flour, jeera, hing, and salt.
   Mix well and add reserved bottle gourd water gradually.
   Make a soft, slightly moist dough. Rest for 5 minutes.

3. Prepare for Shaping
   Use a banana leaf or parchment paper and lightly wet it.
   Keep a bowl of water nearby to dip your fingers.

4. Shape the Roti
   Take a lemon-sized portion of dough.
   Place it on the leaf and gently pat into a thin round using wet fingers.
   Make 1–4 small holes for even cooking.

5. Cook on Tawa
   Heat a dosa tawa well and grease lightly with oil or ghee.
   Place the roti along with the paper (dough touching the tawa).
   Tap for 2 seconds, then carefully peel off the paper.

6. Cook Both Sides
   Cook for 2–3 minutes, flip, apply ghee.
   Cook another 2 minutes, flip again, apply ghee, and cook until golden brown.

7. Serve Hot
   Remove from tawa and serve immediately.

 🌟 Pro Tips for Soft Jowar Roti

• Always keep hands wet while shaping
• Dough should be soft, never dry or crumbly
• Holes help steam escape and cook evenly
• Fresh jowar flour gives best texture

 🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with fresh homemade curd 🥛
• Pairs well with coconut chutney or garlic chutney
• Enjoy with simple dal or vegetable curry

 ❄️ Storage Tips

• Best enjoyed fresh and hot
• Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours
• Cooked rotis can be wrapped in cloth and used within a few hours

 💪 Health & Nutritional Benefits

• Bottle Gourd: Low calorie, cooling, improves digestion
• Jowar (Sorghum): High in fiber, iron, and plant protein
• Gluten-Free: Ideal for wheat-free diets
• High Fiber: Keeps you full and supports gut health

 ❓ Frequently Asked Questions

 Is jowar roti gluten-free?

Yes. Jowar is naturally gluten-free and safe for people avoiding wheat.

 Why add bottle gourd to jowar roti?

Bottle gourd adds moisture, softness, and nutrition, making jowar roti easier to shape and digest.

 Why does jowar roti break while shaping?

This happens when the dough is dry. Always keep the dough soft and use wet hands.

 Can I store jowar roti dough?

Yes, the dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

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