Jowar Uttapam

Ingredients

• 120 g jowar (sorghum) flour
• 80 ml water (for batter)
• 40 g onion, finely chopped
• 40 g tomato, finely chopped
• 10 g green chilli, minced
• 5 g fresh coriander, chopped
• 2 g cumin seeds
• 1 g salt
• 5 ml oil (for griddle)
• 30 g plain low-fat curd (optional binder)

Preparation

1. Mix jowar flour, curd if using, salt, cumin and water into a thick pourable batter; rest 10 minutes.
2. Heat a non-stick tawa; lightly oil.
3. Pour a ladle of batter and gently spread into a small thick pancake.
4. Scatter onion, tomato, chilli and coriander on top; press lightly.
5. Cook on medium until base sets; drizzle a few drops oil, flip carefully and cook other side.
6. Serve hot as one moderate portion.