Puran Poli
Discover the irresistible charm of **Puran Poli**, a beloved Maharashtrian delicacy that’s the perfect blend of sweetness and tradition. This festive flatbread features a luscious filling made from creamy *chana dal* and rich jaggery, delicately spiced with aromatic cardamom and nutmeg for a heavenly flavor profile. Encased in a soft, golden dough enriched with turmeric and ghee, each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s both comforting and indulgent. Crafted using simple ingredients and a time-tested technique, Puran Poli is a quintessential dish for celebrations and special occasions. Serve it warm with an extra drizzle of ghee for a truly authentic treat that will be cherished by all.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chana Dal (Split Bengal Gram)
- 1 cup Jaggery
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 4 tablespoons Ghee
- 0.5 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Rinse the chana dal thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
Drain the soaked chana dal and pressure cook it with 1.5 cups of water for 3-4 whistles until it becomes soft but not mushy.
Once the pressure releases, strain the dal to remove excess water. Mash the cooked dal slightly.
In a heavy-bottomed pan, add mashed dal and jaggery. Cook on medium heat until the jaggery melts completely.
Stir continuously, adding cardamom powder and nutmeg powder, and cook until the mixture thickens and forms a firm consistency (this mixture is called puran). Allow it to cool.
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, turmeric powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of ghee. Mix well.
Add water little by little to the flour mixture and knead until you get a soft, pliable dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Divide both the dough and the puran mixture into equal-sized portions, approximately 8-10 balls each.
Take one portion of the dough and flatten it slightly. Place a ball of puran in the center and seal the dough around it to encase the filling.
Gently roll out the filled dough ball into a circle, about 7-8 inches in diameter, using a rolling pin. Be careful not to let the filling spill out.
Heat a tawa (griddle) over medium heat and carefully place the rolled puran poli on it.
Cook for a minute or until you see bubbles forming, then flip and apply a little ghee on the cooked side.
Press gently with a spatula and cook until both sides are golden brown with small brown spots.
Remove from heat and apply a little more ghee on top if desired.
Serve hot with a dollop of ghee or as is. Enjoy the rich and sweet flavors of puran poli!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 160 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 770 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 511.1 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.6 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 651 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 33.7 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 3290 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
