Puran Poli

Puran Poli is a traditional sweet prepared in Maharashtra, Gujarat,Goa and South India. It is also known as Obbattu/Hollige in Kannada and Bobbattlu in Telegu. Though it is a dessert served on auspicious occasions and during important festivals, I find it a nutritious and healthy option for the family at regular intervals. Traditionally the dough is prepared with refined flour, however I have replaced that with wholemeal, paratha style for health purposes.

Ingredients-

For Stuffing-

1 cup channa dal/split chickpea

1 cup jaggery(alter to taste)
5 cloves cardamom
For Roti-
1cup wheat flour
water to mix
pinch of salt

Preparation-
For stuffing:

• Soak the dal for 1 hour, pressure cook till soft.
• Add jaggery and mash, while you stir, keep on low fire, till all the water evaporates.
• Peel the cardamom and crush the seeds in a mortar. Add cardamom powder and desiccated coconut to the mixture.
• Switch off the heat when the mixture begins to leave the pan.

For paratha:

• Roll out 2 rotis. Spread the stuffing evenly on one roti.
• Place the other roti over it and press the edges firmly.
• Heat the girdle and fry both sides.
• Top with ghee and serve hot.

Enjoy
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