Puran Poli

A TRADITIONAL INDIAN ROTI SWEET DISH

Puran poli/Holige/Obbattu/Bobbattu is an Indian sweet flatbread that originates from Maharashtra and southern India.Puran Poli is a traditional Indian flatbread stuffed with a sweet, spiced filling made from cooked split chickpea lentils (chana dal) and jaggery. The dough is made with whole wheat flour, which gives it a soft yet slightly chewy texture. The filling is infused with aromatic spices such as cardamom, nutmeg, and saffron, enhancing its rich, sweet flavor. This delicious treat is often served hot with a dollop of ghee, making it a popular choice during festive occasions and special celebrations across India. Each bite of Puran Poli offers a delightful combination of sweetness, warmth, and a hint of spice, reflecting the culinary traditions of regions like Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Total Time

70 Minutes

Cuisine

Indian

Ingredients

Calories

300

To prepare the Puran or the stuffing, wash 1 cup chana dal 2-3 times and soak it either overnight in water or soak in warm water for 1-2 hours.
Take a pressure cooker and add the soaked dal in it, add a cup of water and just a touch of salt. Swirl the contents.
Cook the chana dal for 4 whistles. Remember the dal has to be just cooked and it must not be overcooked n mushy. There must be a spec of uncooked dal at the center.
Drain the water from the chana dal. The cooked chana dal has to be placed in a strainer and pressed gently, such that the soft powdery dal passes through the sieve. Pass the entire chana dal through the sieve pressing it gently.
Collect this soft fine paste in a pan. Keep a cooking pan on low flame and add to this the chana dal paste. Add equal amount i.e 1 ½ of jaggery to it.
Add 1 teaspoon of nutmeg powder. Also, add 1 teaspoon of crushed cardamom powder to this.
Cook this mixture with constant stirring till the jaggery melts and then again forms a thick lumpy mass. Once this stage reaches, remove the mixture in a bowl.
Now to prepare the dough, take 1 cup of refined flour in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt to the flour. Add little water, and little oil and knead them for almost 10-12 minutes to form a very soft and stretchy dough.
Apply a layer of tablespoon oil on this dough and let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes. Resting the dough is a compulsory step.
Roll the Puran previously prepared into lemon-sized balls. Fold the rested dough once and pinch them into balls smaller than the size of Puran balls prepared.
Gently place the Puran ball after flattening the dough, cover the Puran well with the refined flour dough.
Once the Puran is well covered with the dough, Dust the worktop with some flour and roll out each portion into semi-thick discs. Dab a little flour on either side while rolling the Puran Poli.
Heat a flat pan over medium heat and place the flattened bread on it. Turn the bread over and brush it with ghee. Cook the other side and brush it with ghee as well. Serve hot Puran Poli with a layer of clarified butter or ghee on top.