Jowar Chilla: How To Make A Gluten-Free Snack Or Breakfast

By Garima Johar

November 12, 2025

Chilla is a staple breakfast option in most Indian households. And if you want to make your breakfast gluten-free, try making the chilla with jowar, or sorghum. Just follow these 4 simple steps.

Ingredients

1 cup jowar flour 1/2 cup curd 1/4 cup water 1/2 onion 1 green chilli A pinch of hing A pinch of red chilli powder A pinch of turmeric powder Salt to taste Oil for cooking

Step 1

Mix jowar flour, curd, and water to make a smooth batter.

Step 2

Stir in chopped onions, green chilli, hing, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.

Step 3

Pour a ladleful of batter on a tawa and cook on both sides.

Step 4

Once golden brown, serve with a pickle or chutney.