Puran Poli Recipe

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, combinethe whole wheat flour and a pinch of salt.
• Add 2 tablespoons of oil orghee and mix well.
• Gradually add water and knead to form a soft, pliable dough.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Filling (Puran):

• Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and cook it in a pressure cooker with enough water until it is soft but not mushy (about 3-4 whistles).
• Drain any excess water fromthe cooked dal and mash it well.
• In a heavy-bottomed pan,add the mashed chana dal and grated jaggery.
• Cook the mixture on mediumheat, stirring continuously until the jaggery melts and the mixture thickens.
• Add cardamom powder andnutmeg powder (if using) and mix well.
• Continue to cook until themixture leaves the sides of the pan and has a thick consistency.
• Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.

3. Assemble the Puran Poli:

• Divide the dough and thefilling into equal-sized portions.
• Roll out a portion of thedough into a small circle on a floured surface.
• Place a portion of thefilling in the center of the dough circle.
• Bring the edges of thedough together to seal the filling inside and pinch off any excess dough.
• Gently flatten the stuffed dough ball and roll it out into a larger circle, about 6-8 inches in diameter. Be careful not to tear the dough and let the filling come out.

4. Cook the Puran Poli:

• Heat a griddle or tawa overmedium heat.
• Place the rolled puran polion the hot griddle and cook until golden brown spots appear on one side.
• Flip the puran poli and apply ghee or oil on the cooked side.
• Cook the other side untilgolden brown and apply ghee or oil.
• Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling portions.

5. Serve:

• Serve the puran poli hotwith a dollop of ghee or a side of milk.