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Gujarati Sorghum Khichu: Jowar Ni Khato Lot With Chilli Oil For Breakfast At Home
Breakfast makes for a great way to kickstart the day on a wholesome note, and when it comes to incorporating healthy dishes, millets always top the list. One such dish from the Gujarati cuisine is jowar khichu, which is loaded with immense flavour. Strap in and check out this simple recipe right away!
Jowar khichu with chilli oil for healthy breakfast at home credits- aharam
Gujarati cuisine, considered one of the most relished cuisines, is packed with vegetarian delights that are sure to please every palate. One of the thrills of travelling to Gujarat is its multi-cuisine. As we know that cuisine serves as the best way to get to know the culture and traditions, one such dish loaded with flavour is jowar khichu.
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Jowar khichu is believed to be one of the delightful dishes loaded with the goodness of millets and chilli oil. The dish literally ticks all the health-related boxes and takes 10 minutes to prepare the dish. Served hot with a myriad of flavours, this hot, spicy and salty dish is considered a great way to make the most of the day.
Also referred to as jowar ni khato lot, the dish sees jowar flour, which is packed with immense health benefits, perfect to make most of the day. The dish is simple to prepare and is loaded with minimal ingredients that can be found easily in your kitchen pantry.
As the people of Gujarat have perfected the art of preparing vegetarian dishes, the traditional Gujarati thali is something that you can also add to your food menu for a change. You can try seasonal specialities like aamras, undhiyu and more for a change.
Jowar Khichu Recipe
Prepared with a blend of simple ingredients, follow these easy steps and enjoy your day.
Ingredients
- ½ cup jowar atta
- 2 green chillies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 tsp oil
- Salt to taste
For chilli oil
- 1 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp chilli powder
Method
- To prepare this delightful jowar khichu at home, start by adding water, oil, cumin, finely chopped green chilli and oil in a heavy-bottomed vessel. Ensure that the vessel is medium-sized.
- Now, over medium flame, bring the water to a boil and turn down the heat to low. Add ½ cup jowar atta and mix well if there are no lumps. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mix becomes glossy and thick.
- For the chilli oil, heat 1 tbsp of peanut oil in a heavy ladle. Take it off the heat and immediately add ½ tsp spicy red chilli powder and mix everything well. Keep it aside.
- To serve the dish, divide the hot jowar khichu into two portions and drizzle with some chilli oil. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve the dish immediately. Enjoy!