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Gujarat · Dessert

Puran Poli

Traditional Recipe 8: Puran Poli recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• (Filling):
• Toor dal: 150g (cooked, mashed)
• Jaggery (gur), grated: 120g
• Ghee: 30ml
• Cardamom powder: ¼ tsp (1g)
• Nutmeg powder: ⅛ tsp (0.5g)
• (Dough):
• Whole wheat flour: 200g
• Ghee: 20ml
• Salt: ¼ tsp (1g)
• Water: 100ml
• Oil for cooking: 20ml

👩‍🍳 How to make Puran Poli

1. (Filling):
2. In heavy pan, heat ghee (30ml) over low heat (120°C).
3. Add cooked mashed toor dal; stir well.
4. Add grated jaggery (120g); mix thoroughly.
5. Add cardamom and nutmeg powder; stir well.
6. Cook on low heat (110°C) for 10-12 min, stirring frequently, until mixture is thick, no moisture remains.
7. Cool completely.
8. (Dough):
9. Mix wheat flour, salt (¼ tsp), ghee (20ml) in large bowl.
10. Add water gradually; knead into soft dough. Rest 15 min.
11. (Assembly):
12. Divide dough into 8 equal portions.
13. Divide filling into 8 equal portions.
14. Roll each dough portion into 3-inch disc.
15. Place 1 filling portion in center.
16. Bring edges up to seal; press to flatten into 3-inch disc again.
17. Gently roll to 5-6 inch disc (don't apply too much pressure; filling may leak).
18. Heat griddle (tawa) over medium heat (160°C).
19. Place poli on griddle; cook 2 min until light brown spots appear.
20. Flip; apply 1ml oil on cooked side.
21. Cook 2 min; flip again. Apply 1ml oil. Cook 1 min more.
22. Remove when golden, puffed slightly.
23. Serve hot, drizzled with ghee. Should be soft, sweet, cooked through.

Nutrition (approx, per serving)

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