Juar Jo Dodo with Coriander Mint Chutney

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough (15 mins)

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the jowar flour, finely chopped onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, anardana powder (if using), salt, and red chili powder. Mix all the dry ingredients thoroughly.
   • Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
   • Gradually pour in the hot water, mixing with a spoon initially to avoid burning your hands. Once it's cool enough to handle, knead for 3-4 minutes to form a soft, smooth, and pliable dough.
   • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes. This helps the flour absorb the moisture properly.
2. 2

   Shape the Dodos (5 mins)

   • Divide the rested dough into 8 equal portions and roll them into smooth balls between your palms.
   • Lightly grease a piece of parchment paper, a banana leaf, or a plastic sheet. Place one dough ball in the center.
   • Wet your fingers with water and gently pat the dough ball, starting from the center and moving outwards, to form a circle of about 4-5 inches in diameter and approximately 1/4 inch thick.
3. 3

   Cook the Dodos (20 mins)

   • Heat a tawa (flat griddle) over medium heat. A cast-iron tawa works best.
   • Carefully lift the parchment paper with the dodo, place your other palm over the dodo, and flip it over. Gently peel off the paper and place the dodo on the hot tawa.
   • Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the top surface starts to look slightly dry and you see small brown spots on the underside.
   • Flip the dodo. Drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon of ghee around the edges and on top.
   • Press down gently with a flat spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until it's golden brown and crisp. Flip once more and cook for a final minute.
   • Repeat the shaping and cooking process for all the remaining dough balls, adding ghee for each dodo.
4. 4

   Serve Immediately

   • Serve the Juar Jo Dodo hot off the tawa with a dollop of white butter, plain yogurt, or your favorite pickle.