Avarekaalu Obbatu Recipe ( Sweet Paratha stuffed with Field Beans Recipe)

Step 1: To begin making the Avarekaalu Obbatu Recipe (Sweet Paratha stuffed with Field Beans Recipe), by soaking the averekaalu in water for about 1 hour and remove the peel

Step 2: If you want to cut down this process you can pressure cook it just before the first whistle comes and drain the water so that it become easy to remove the skin

Step 3: Keep it asideWe will next make the dough for the poli

Step 4: Add flour, turmeric powder, sooji and curd into a large bowl; combine it with little water at a time and knead until the dough gathers together to form a firm dough mixture

Step 5: Add the 2 tablespoons of oil to coat the dough and knead for a couple of more minutes until smooth and firm

Step 6: Cover and let the dough sit in a cool place until we get the lentil filling ready

Step 7: Add flour and turmeric powder into a large bowl; combine it with little water at a time and knead until the dough gathers together to form a firm dough mixture

Step 8: Add the 2 tablespoons of oil to coat the dough and knead for a couple of more minutes until smooth and firm

Step 9: Cover and let the dough sit in a cool place until we get the lentil filling ready

Step 10: Cook the chana dal with 1-1/2 cups of water until soft and is well cooked

Step 11: Drain any excess water from the dal and keep it aside

Step 12: Grind the dal and the beans in a blender to a coarse mixture but not very smooth

Step 13: Heat ghee in a pan on medium heat, add the jaggery and sugar and stir until the jaggery and sugar dissolve completely

Step 14: Stir in the lentil mixture, coconut and cardamom to the jaggery mixture until well combined

Step 15: Continue stirring the mixture until the filling mixture begins to thicken and leaves the sides of the pan

Step 16: At this point turn off the heat and allow the filling mixture (puran) to cool completely

Step 17: Divide the dough and puran mixture into 12 portions

Step 18: Keeping a little flour for dusting handy on a plate; roll out the dough into 3 inch diameter circles

Step 19: Place a portion of the filling (puran) mixture into the center of the circle

Step 20: Bring edges of the circle towards the center and fold over to cover the entire filling; making sure the edges are all sealed well by pinching them together if there is any opening

Step 21: Flatten the stuffed dough; dust the dough over a little flour and roll gently into a 5 to 6 inch diameter circle taking care not to put too much pressure as the filling can come out of the dough

Step 22: Preheat an iron skillet on medium high; place the rolled poli’s onto the skillet to cook until golden brown on both sides

Step 23: You can cook the poli's with ghee to give it a richer taste and flavor

Step 24: Repeat the above process for all the remaining dough and puran portions

Step 25: Serve the Avarekaalu Obbatu Recipe ( Sweet Paratha stuffed with Field Beans Recipe) as a delicious sweet for any festive occasion as a comforting Dessert