Puran Poli
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

Puran Poli

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup chana dal
  • • 3/4 cup jaggery, grated
  • • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • • 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
  • • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • • 1/4 cup plain flour
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Pressure cook the chana dal until soft, drain, and cook it with the jaggery until dry; mash in the cardamom and nutmeg.

2
Phase 2

Knead the wheat flour, plain flour, turmeric, and a tablespoon of ghee with water into a soft, pliable dough and rest it for 30 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Fill each dough ball with a portion of the puran, seal well, and roll it gently into a thin poli.

4
Phase 4

Roast each poli on a hot tawa until golden spots appear, brushing with ghee.

5
Phase 5

Serve warm with a spoonful of ghee or warm milk.