South Indian Know How To Prepare Puran Poli With These Easy Steps
Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread beloved in South India and Maharashtra which is a festive treat made with jaggery, lentils, and spices.
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40 Mins
Total time
30 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Prep Time
2 People
Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg
Diet
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chana Dal (Bengal Gram)
- 1 Cup Jaggery (grated)
- 0.5 Teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 1 Cup Maida (All-purpose flour)
- 2 Tablespoon Ghee
- Water (As needed)
- 1 Pinch Salt
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Main Procedure
Step 1
Soak chana dal for 30 minutes, then pressure cook it until soft.
Step 2
Drain the water and mash the dal. Add grated jaggery and cook until it thickens.
Step 3
Add cardamom powder and let it cool. This mixture is the puran (filling).
Step 4
In a bowl, mix maida, a pinch of salt, and water to make a soft dough. Add a little ghee and knead well.
Step 5
Divide the dough and filling into equal portions.
Step 6
Roll out the dough into small circles, place the filling inside, and seal it.
Step 7
Roll out each stuffed ball into a thin poli (flatbread).
Step 8
Cook on a hot tawa (griddle) with ghee until golden brown on both sides
Step 9
Serve warm with ghee.