Puran Poli

5m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Knead the dough for the outer covering of the puri.
  2. 2Mix 2 cups of wheat flour, 1 cup of maida, 1/4th tsp of turmeric, 1/4th tsp of salt and 2 tbsp of oil.
  3. 3Add 1 cup of warm water and knead well to form a soft dough.
  4. 4Add 2 tsp of oil and mix well.
  5. 5Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 1 hour.
  6. 6For the filling (puran): Soak 1.5 cups of chana dal for 1 hour. Drain the water and add it to a pressure cooker with 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ghee and 3 cups of water.
  7. 7Cook for three whistles.
  8. 8Drain excess water and mash the dal to make a smooth paste.
  9. 9In a pan, add the cooked dal, 1.5 cups of jaggery and mix well. Cook until the jaggery melts.
  10. 10Mash smooth and add 1 tsp of ghee and 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder.
  11. 11Mix well and let it cool slightly.
  12. 12Make small ball-sized portions from the dough.
  13. 13Roll out the puri to a thin disc, spread puran and seal it.
  14. 14Cook the puran poli on a hot tawa using medium flame, add ghee and flip over to cook both sides.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 1 cup maida
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1.5 cups chana dal
  • 3 cups water
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp ghee
  • 1.5 cups jaggery
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 0.5 tsp cardamom powder
  • 0.5 tsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp maida

Equipment

bowlspatulapressure cookertawarolling pin