Healthy Jowar Flour Daliya
A quick and comforting Indian-style breakfast made with jowar flour, vegetables and simple spices. It’s easy to digest, filling and perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients of Jowar Dalia
- ½ cup jowar flour
- 1 cup mixed vegetables – carrot, peas, beans and capsicum
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp oil
- 2–2½ cups water
- Fresh coriander
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Method
- Mix the jowar flour with ½ cup water in a bowl to make a smooth, lump-free slurry.
- Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
- Add onion and ginger-green chilli paste and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder and salt.
- Slowly add the remaining water and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and gradually add the jowar flour slurry while stirring continuously.
- Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring until the mixture becomes thick, smooth and cooked.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh coriander.
⚡ Advance Prep Tip
Prepare the vegetable base in advance and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. In the morning, add water, mix in fresh jowar flour slurry and cook for just 5–7 minutes.
Protein Boost: Serve with thick curd/Greek yogurt or add cooked moong dal to make the meal more balanced and protein-rich.