Puran Poli

1. 1
   prep · ~30 min

   Soak the chana dal.

   Rinse the chana dal well and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain before cooking.

   TIPA short soak helps the dal cook evenly and mash smoothly for the filling.
2. 2
   boil · ~25 min

   Cook the dal until soft.

   1.Add the soaked chana dal and 3 cups water to a pot.

   2.Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

   3.Lower the heat and cook until the dal is soft but not mushy, about 20 to 25 minutes.

   4.Drain any extra water well.
3. 3
   saute · ~12 min

   Make the puran filling.

   1.Add the cooked dal to a wide pan over low heat.

   2.Add grated jaggery and cook, stirring often, until it melts and blends with the dal.

   3.Mash the mixture well and cook until thick enough to hold shape.

   4.Add cardamom powder and nutmeg powder, then mix well.

   TIPCook the filling until it looks dry enough to roll into balls; a wet filling will tear the dough.
4. 4
   rest · ~15 min

   Cool the filling.

   Transfer the puran to a plate and let it cool completely. Divide it into 8 equal balls once cool.

5. 5
   knead · ~20 min

   Knead the dough.

   1.Mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, turmeric powder, and salt in a bowl.

   2.Add oil and rub it into the flour.

   3.Add water little by little and knead to a soft, smooth dough.

   4.Cover and rest the dough for 20 minutes.

   TIPKeep the dough softer than regular roti dough so it stretches easily around the sweet filling.
6. 6
   assemble · ~10 min

   Stuff the dough balls.

   1.Divide the rested dough into 8 equal balls.

   2.Flatten one dough ball into a small disc.

   3.Place one ball of puran filling in the center.

   4.Bring the edges together and seal well.

   5.Flatten gently with your hands.
7. 7
   prep · ~10 min

   Roll the puran poli.

   Dust the work surface with rice flour and roll each stuffed ball gently into a thin round poli. Use light pressure to keep the filling inside.

   TIPIf the dough sticks, dust lightly with rice flour instead of adding too much dry flour.
8. 8
   fry · ~16 min

   Cook the puran poli on a hot tawa.

   1.Heat a tawa over medium heat.

   2.Place one rolled poli on the hot tawa and cook until light spots appear.

   3.Flip it, spread a little ghee, and cook until golden spots form.

   4.Flip once more, add a little more ghee if needed, and cook the other side.
9. 9
   serve

   Serve the puran poli warm.

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