Having searched the web for alternatives to wheat rotis we stumbled upon a recipe for gluten free rotis made from sorghum (jowar) flour and amaranth (rajgaro/rajgira) flour.   We were both surprised with the pleasant outcome and questioned why we hadn’t done this before.  We have also included a recipe for a dudhi (calabash or bottle gourd) subji  to go with the rotis.  We are excited with this discovery as we can include it in future dinner parties and not rely on rice only.

Gluten free rotis

What do I need to make it?

• 1/2 cup sorghum flour
• 1/2 cup amaranth flour
• 1/2 tsp Xanthum gum
• Salt to taste

How much will I make?

6 rotis – depending on size

How do I make it?

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with some cold water to form a dough.   Roll out into discs and cook on skillet.   Add a bit of ghee to both sides to ensure a softer roti.

Dudhi subji

What do I need to make it?

• 1 long dudhi peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 medium onion
• 4-5 cloves of garlic
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 4 small tomatoes (pureed)
• 2 tbsp yoghurt
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 3/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Whole garam masala (5 cloves, 5 green cardamoms, 1″ piece of cinnamon stick, 2 bay leaves)
• 3-4 tbsp ghee
• Handful fresh coriander chopped
• Salt to taste

How much will I make?

Serves 4

How do I make it?

Par boil the dudhi and keep aside.   Grind the onion, garlic and ginger into a paste.  Heat ghee in a pan and add whole garam masala and saute for a few minutes before adding the ground paste.   Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes till the paste is cooked through and begins to brown.   Dissolve the coriander, chilli, cumin and turmeric in 60 ml of water and add to the pan.   Stir the paste for another couple of minutes before adding the pureed tomatoes.   Continue to cook for 10 minutes till the fat leaves the masala.   Add the yoghurt and stir in the par boiled dudhi and peas and simmer for 15 minutes.   Sprinkle the garam masala powder, adjust the seasoning and garnish with fresh coriander.