A recent favourite to our collection of gluten-free dishes is jowar pizza! The crust is simple to put together, healthier and leaves you feeling lighter and more satisfied because it is made with Indian jowar atta or sorghum flour. And if you find yourself craving pizza more frequently than you'd like, it would be a good idea to vary things up and use this crust instead of the yeasty one! The whole-grain goodness of jowar, also known as sorghum and a member of the millet family, has earned it the moniker "new quinoa" throughout the world. And despite the positive press that sorghum is currently receiving, jowar has long been a mainstay of Indian cuisine. It is a gut-friendly substance that makes you feel full quickly due to its high fibre content.
Benefits Of Jowar Atta
1. Jowar has a good quantity of fibre—roughly 48% of what our bodies need on a daily basis. The bulk that fibre gives the faeces allows it to move through the digestive system more easily.
2. A coating of jowar (sorghum) possesses anti-cancer qualities and also fights free radicals, which are the cause of premature ageing.
3. Magnesium, copper, and calcium are included in jowar and support the development of strong bones and tissues. Iron, which helps to increase red blood cells, is also present in jowar.
Here's how you can make Jowar pizza at home-
Ingredients
For Crust
1. 1/2 cup Jowar Flour
2. 1/4 tsp Salt
3. a pinch baking powder (optional)
4. 1 Tbsp Veg Oil
5. 1/4 cup Warm Water (adjust as needed)
For The Pizza
1. Cheese
2. Pickles
3. Veggies & Protein of choice
4. Hot Pepper Flakes & Pizza Seasoning
5. Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Method
Crust
1. Combine the dry ingredients.
2. Mix the ingredients together by adding the oil and warm water.
3. Knead the dough for 6-7 minutes, or until it is smooth.
4. Put the dough on the frying pan (off heat). It should be stretched out and flattened into a disc using a damp palm.
5. Prick the crust all over with a fork.
6. Rub some oil on the top.
7. Cook for 6-7 minutes with a cover over medium-low heat.
8. Reduce the heat to low, then flip the pizza.
9. After that, add the toppings.
Jowar pizza/ Instagram- dimple_cooks
1. Put some sauce on the base.
2. Choose your preferred vegetables, proteins, pickles, and cheese.
3. Cover with a lid.
4. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the crust turns crunchy, after reducing the heat to medium-low.
5. If you have a broiler or oven, bake for one to two minutes at 400 F.
6. Add a garnish of pizza spice, hot pepper flakes, fresh basil, or parsley to complete the dish.
7. Serve hot and slice with scissors.
