If you’re looking for a warm, indulgent dessert for the holidays without complicated steps, this Eggless & Gluten-Free Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding is perfect for you. Made with jowar (sorghum), a nourishing millet, and sweetened with jaggery, this pudding creates its own molten chocolate sauce as it bakes. It’s a great kid-friendly option too — simple ingredients, no refined sugar, and a comforting, chocolatey flavour that little ones absolutely love. As part of my Wholesome Christmas Series, this recipe brings together festive indulgence and everyday ingredients in the easiest way possible.
Let’s look at the main ingredients!
Jaggery
Adds a caramel-like sweetness and contains some minerals compared to refined sugar. It enhances the chocolate flavour beautifully and forms both the cake sweetness and the sauce layer.
Yogurt
Provides moisture and softness, replaces eggs effectively, and works with the leavening agents to create a light, tender pudding top.
Oil or Ghee
Makes the pudding rich, gooey and soft. Ghee adds a festive aroma, while oil keeps it neutral and light.
Vanilla Extract
Balances the taste and deepens the chocolate notes.
Cocoa Powder
Gives the dessert its rich chocolate flavour and creates the lava-like sauce layer underneath.
Salt
Enhances flavours and makes the chocolate taste deeper.
Jowar Flour (Sorghum Flour)
A naturally gluten-free millet flour that brings nutrition, lightness and a soft crumb. It’s great for kids and adults alike, makes the dessert feel more wholesome.
Baking Powder & Baking Soda
Help the pudding rise and create the soft cakelike top.
Milk or Water
Adjusts the batter to a smooth, pourable consistency.
Hot Water
Creates the self-saucing effect by melting the cocoa–jaggery layer into a smooth chocolate sauce.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Made with millets (jowar) for a more nourishing, wholesome base
- Eggless & gluten-free, great for many dietary needs
- Perfect dessert for kids, busy adults and moms
- Works as a super easy indulgent dessert for any day of the week
- Uses simple, familiar ingredients
- Ready in minutes — mix → sprinkle → pour hot water → bake
- Ideal for last-minute gatherings, cosy winter evenings or your Christmas menu
This Eggless & Gluten-Free Self-Saucing Chocolate Pudding is the kind of dessert you’ll want to make again and again. It’s warm, chocolaty and feels so comforting, yet it comes together with almost no effort. With jowar, jaggery and yogurt, it’s a more nutritious option that kids enjoy and you won’t feel guilty about serving them or enjoying a big bowl full yourself. Whether you’re a mom looking for a fuss-free dessert, or someone wanting an easy but indulgent treat, this pudding fits right into your kitchen. Once you scoop into that molten chocolate layer, it’s guaranteed to become a winter favourite!
For the Cake: For chocolate sauce: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease an 8x8 inch square or 8-inch round ceramic/glass baking dish. Prepare the batter: Whisk jaggery, yogurt, oil/ghee, vanilla, cocoa powder and salt until smooth. Sift in jowar flour, baking powder and soda. Add milk or water gradually to form a smooth, pourable batter. Pour the batter into the greased dish and level the top. Make the topping: Mix jaggery, cocoa and salt. Sprinkle evenly over the batter. Gently pour hot water on top without disturbing the cocoa-jaggery layer. Bake for 30 minutes until the top is set. Serve warm and scoop to reveal the molten chocolate sauce. Enjoy plain or with ice-cream.
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