Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Maharashtrian Puran Poli
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup chana dal, washed
- • 3/4 cup jaggery, grated
- • 1 tsp ground cardamom
- • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- • 1 cup plain flour
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1/2 cup water
- • 2 tbsp ghee, for roasting
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the chana dal with just enough water until soft and completely dry, then mash.
2
Phase 2
Cook the mashed dal with the jaggery, cardamom, and nutmeg, stirring until it thickens into a dry, non-sticky filling, then cool.
3
Phase 3
Knead the flour, turmeric, oil, and water into a soft dough and rest 30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Divide the dough into balls, flatten each, place a portion of puran inside, and seal the edges.
5
Phase 5
Gently roll each stuffed ball into a thin disc, dusting with flour.
6
Phase 6
Cook each poli on a hot griddle with ghee until golden spots appear on both sides, and serve warm.