Sajja Rotte with Nuvvula Podi & Jaggery | Winter Special Recipe

 

Sajja Rotte (Pearl Millet Roti) is a traditional Telangana & Andhra dish made with sajjalu (bajra) – ideal for cold weather as it generates warmth in the body. Combined with nuvvula podi (sesame powder) and bellam (jaggery), it's a nutritious and delicious winter delight.

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📝 Ingredients:

For Rotte:

• Sajja Pindi (Bajra Flour) – 1 cup

• Warm water – as needed

• Salt – a pinch

• Ghee – 1 tsp (optional for softness)

For Nuvvula Podi:

• White Sesame Seeds – ½ cup

• Dry red chilies – 2

• Garlic – 2 cloves

• Salt – as needed

Sides:

• Bellam (jaggery) – crushed or grated

• Homemade butter or ghee – 1 tsp per roti

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👩‍🍳 Preparation Steps:

1. Make the Nuvvula Podi:

• Dry roast sesame seeds until light golden.

• Add red chilies, roast for 30 seconds.

• Cool and grind with garlic & salt to a coarse powder.

2. Prepare Sajja Rotte:

• Mix bajra flour, salt, and warm water slowly to make a soft dough.

• Divide into balls and pat them into thick rotis using your palms (use wet hands to prevent sticking).

• Cook on a hot tawa, flipping both sides, applying little water on top to retain moisture.

• Optional: apply ghee after roasting.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestion:

• Serve hot Sajja Rotte with nuvvula podi, a spoon of ghee, and jaggery on the side.

• Also goes well with ulavacharu, chintakaya pachadi, or country chicken curry.

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❄️ Why It's Great for Winter:

• Bajra keeps the body warm and improves digestion.

• Sesame is rich in healthy fats and good for joints.

• Jaggery boosts immunity and iron levels.