Bajra ka dhebra (fried millet flatbread)

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Low in carbs, bajra ka dhebra is a great addition to a diabetes-friendly diet. Offering a delicious fusion of millet flour, wheat flour, onions, coriander and green chillies, it’s full of fibre and magnesium. Best enjoyed with cumin raita, it’s perfect on a hot summer day.

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Serves: 2

Serving size: 1 dhebra (fried flatbread)

Ingredients

For dhebra

  • Bajra flour (black millet flour), 1 cup
  • Wheat flour, 1 ½ cup
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 small green chillies, finely chopped
  • Fresh coriander leaves, 4 tbsp, chopped
  • Olive oil, 1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder, 2 tsp
  • Salt, 1 tsp
  • Garlic-ginger paste, ½ tsp
  • Water as needed
  • Olive oil for cooking, 1 tbsp

For raita

  • Low-fat plain yoghurt, ¾ cup (190g)
  • Cumin seeds, 1 tsp
  • Black pepper, 2 tsp
  • Salt to taste

Method

For dhebra:

  1. Add the millet flour and wheat flour to a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green chillies and coriander, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Add the garlic-ginger paste, red chilli powder, salt and oil, again mixing thoroughly.
  4. Add water gradually, kneading the mixture into a soft dough. Cover and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into small balls, then roll into round dhebra about 1cm thick.
  6. Add olive oil to a non-stick tava and put on a medium heat.
  7. Once the oil is hot, carefully add a shaped dhebra. Cook for half a minute, then flip, drizzle a little more oil around it, cook for another half minute, and then flip again.
  8. Shallow fry until golden on both sides.

For raita:

  1. In a small bowl, mix the yoghurt, cumin, black pepper and salt.

To serve: Serve the steaming dhebra along with the yoghurt.

Storage: Dhebras are best enjoyed fresh. However, the dough can be kept in the refrigerator for 1 day. The raita should be prepared fresh.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

Calories - 56kcal

Fat - 2g

Carbohydrate - 7.5g

Protein - 1.6g

Sodium - 3200mg

Magnesium - 19g

Sugar - 3g

Fibre - 1.7g

Profile photo of dietitian Hijab Rana, contributor of the bajra ka dhebra (fried millet flatbread) recipe.
Hijab Rana

Hijab is a certified nutritionist and dietitian who crafts personalised diet plans, and champions wellness through balanced, nutritious eating. Passionate about inspiring others, she helps people make informed food choices by blending taste with nutrition, guiding them towards healthier, happier lives.

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