Bajra Dhebra - A Tasty, Diabetes-Friendly Flatbread You’ll Love!

Bajra Dhebra - A Tasty, Diabetes-Friendly Flatbread You’ll Love!

With diabetes cases soaring globally, the hunt for delicious, low-GI foods has never been hotter. Enter Bajra Dhebra—a traditional Gujarati flatbread made from pearl millet (bajra) that’s crunchy, flavourful, and perfect for keeping blood sugar steady.

Forget bland “health foods”; this diabetes-friendly flatbread packs fibre, nutrients, and a nutty aroma that’ll make your taste buds dance.

What Is Bajra Dhebra? 

Born in Gujarat, this golden flatbread swaps refined flour for bajra (pearl millet)—a gluten-free ancient grain loaded with fibre, iron, and magnesium. Traditionally mixed with methi (fenugreek) and spices, it’s crispy on the outside, soft inside, and pairs like a dream with chutney or yoghurt. Think of it as roti’s cooler, healthier cousin!

Why do diabetics adore it? 

    • Low glycaemic index: No sugar spikes!

    • High fibre: Keeps you full and makes your digestion smooth.

    • Zero gluten: Gentle on sensitive tummies.

    • Fights fatigue: Iron and magnesium boost energy.

    • Strengthens bones: Calcium from sesame seeds.

    • Balanced carbs: way better than white flour!

Ready to whip up this diabetes-friendly flatbread? Let’s roll!

 You Need! (Serves 4): 

    • 1.5 cups bajra flour – millet flour

    • 4 Tbsp wheat flour

    • ½ cup gram flour – besan

    • 1 inch ginger

    • 5-6 medium-sized green and red chillies

    • 6-7 green garlic cloves – white and green part

    • 1 tbsp lemon juice

    • 4 tbsp curd

    • 2 tbsp jaggery

    • 1 cup chopped methi leaves

    • ½ cup coriander leaves

    • ½ tsp turmeric powder

    • ½ tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

    • ½ tsp red chilli powder

    • 1 tsp ajwain – carom seeds

    • ½ tsp cumin seeds

    • ¼ tsp hing

    • Salt to taste

    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds and some for garnish

    • 4 tbsp oil

    • 1 tbsp water or as required

    • Ghee for roasting dhebra

How to Make Gujarati Bajra Dhebra 

    1. In a mortar and pestle, combine green chilli, ginger, and the white part of green garlic. Crush into a smooth paste and set aside.

    2. In a bowl, whisk together curd and jaggery until the jaggery is completely dissolved. Keep this mixture ready.

    3. In a large mixing bowl, combine bajra flour, Origin Nutrition Unflavoured Plant Protein, wheat flour; chopped methi leaves, coriander leaves, ginger-garlic-chilli paste; turmeric powder; red chilli powder; coriander powder; a pinch of hing, ajwain, salt, sesame seeds; the curd-jaggery mixture, and oil and mix thoroughly.

    4. Gradually sprinkle in some water and knead a semi-soft dough for your dhebra.

    5. Pinch off a medium-sized ball from the dough and gently shape it into a round.

    6. Roll out the dhebra with your hand or use a plastic sheet for ease and roast on a hot tawa with ghee until golden.

Serve the delicious, hot bajra rotis with tangy garlic chutney or cooling curd with a chef’s kiss!

Expert Tips 

    • To prevent your dough from cracking, keep it covered when not in use.

    • Maintain a medium heat on your tawa for even cooking and to ensure the dhebra cooks through without burning.

    • Adding methi leaves (fenugreek) adds a bittersweet kick and helps regulate blood sugar. Science-approved yum!

Swap your regular roti with this healthy millet flatbread.

Whether you’re managing diabetes or just craving a nutritious, low-carb Indian flatbread, this recipe delivers flavour and function.

Start with one swap a week, and soon, your taste buds (and pancreas) will cheer!

Tag us when you do—we’d love to see your Gujarati Bajra Dhebra masterpiece!

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