Jowar Dosa Recipe: Gluten-Free South Indian Meal Ready In Minutes

By Garima Johar

March 24, 2026

Usually made with rice and dal, dosa can be given a gluten-free makeover with jowar flour. If you are following a millet-forward diet, here’s how to make jowar dosa and enjoy it with sambar and chutney.

Ingredients

1.5 cups jowar flour 4 cups water 1 onion 2 green chillies 2 tablespoons coriander - Curry leaves as per preference Salt to taste Oil for cooking

Step 1

Make a fresh batter with jowar flour and water.

Step 2

Add finely chopped onion, coriander, green chillies, curry leaves, and salt.

Step 3

Mix all the ingredients together and ensure there are no lumps. Let it rest.

Step 4

Heat up a pan, pour some oil and cook a spoonful of dosa batter till it’s crisp.

Step 5

Serve the jowar dosa with sambar or chutney.