Jowar Khichu | Jowar No Khato Lot
Super easy to make, , this spicy and slightly salty Jowar Khichu is served piping hot topped with Padad Masala or Chili oil. On a cold winter morning, this vegan, gluten-free dish makes for a breakfast that warms both the body and the heart.This dish is well-suited for a low glycemic index, low sugar, high fibre diet to be followed by diabetics. To adapt this low potassium recipe for a renal diet (kidney diet) reduce or omit the salt and replace it with amchur (dried mango powder) or lemon juice.
Equipment
- Medium-sized, heavy-bottomed vessel (1/2 litre capacity)
- 1 Ladle
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Jowar Atta, Sorghum Flour
- 1-2 Green Chilli (Finely Chopped)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1.5 Cups Water
- 1 tsp Oil (Peanut Oil preferred)
- Salt to Taste
For Chilli Oil
- 1 tbsp Oil (Peanut Oil preferred)
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
Instructions
- In a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed vessel, add 1.5 cups water, 1 tsp oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp finely chopped green chilli, and some salt.
- Over medium flame, bring the water to a boil.
- Turn down the heat to low.
- Add 1/2 cup jowar atta (sorghum flour) and mix well till there are no lumps.
- Turn the heat up to medium and cook till the mix becomes glossy and thick.
Making the Chilli Oil
- In a heavy ladle, heat 1 tbsp peanut oil.
- Take off the heat.
- Immediately add 1/2 tsp spicy red chilli powder and mix well.
Serving the Jowar Khichu
- Divide the hot Jowar Khichu into two portions.
- Drizzle with the chilli oil.
- Garnish with a little chopped fresh coriander.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Making a Jowar Khichu Suitable for Renal Diet (Kidney Diet)
- Jowar Khichu is already a low potassium recipe. All you need to do is now make it low sodium and that is very easy. Just omit or reduce the salt and replace it with amchur. Or then squeeze some lemon juice just before serving.
- It is also advisable to omit or minimize the chilli oil when serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 133 kcalCarbohydrates: 17 gProtein: 2 gFat: 7 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2 gMonounsaturated Fat: 4 gTrans Fat: 0.03 gSodium: 451 mgPotassium: 81 mgFiber: 2 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 107 IUVitamin C: 2 mgCalcium: 13 mgIron: 1 mg