Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a sweet flatbread that is popular in Maharashtra, India. It is made with a filling of sweetened lentils and jaggery, wrapped in a dough made with flour and ghee. This recipe is vegetarian and is a great source of protein and fiber, thanks to the lentils. It is also gluten-free and nut-free, making it suitable for those with allergies.
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
283 kcal
Protein
7 g
Carbs
53 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
6 g
Ingredients
Chana Dal (Raw)
50 gm (50g)
Jaggery, cane
0.5 cup (120g)
cardamom powder
0.5 tsp (1g)
Wheat flour, atta
0.5 cup (120g)
Ghee
1 tbsp (15g)
Plain Water
0.5 small cup (100g)
Turmeric powder
0.25 tsp (1.25g)
Instructions
Cooking Steps
For the filling:
Wash the chana dal and soak it in water for 2-3 hours.
Drain the water and pressure cook the chana dal with 2 cups of water until it turns soft.
Drain any excess water and mash the dal with a potato masher.
Add jaggery and cardamom powder to the mashed dal and mix well.
Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously until it turns thick and comes together like a ball. Remove from heat and let it cool.
For the dough:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour and ghee. Mix well.
Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
For the Puran Poli:
Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into a ball.
Flatten the ball with your palms and place a spoonful of the filling in the center.
Bring the edges together to seal the ball and gently roll it out into a flatbread.
Heat a tawa or griddle over medium heat and cook the Puran Poli on both sides until it turns golden brown.
Serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Ananya Saran Malhotra
"Prepped this over the weekend, and my entire family thoroughly enjoyed every bite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Super satisfied with the overall taste and nutritional value."
Nikhil Nath Chauhan
"Making this regularly for dinner, and this Puran Poli recipe exceeded all my expectations. It kept me full for hours without causing any heaviness or acidity. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Nisha Kumar Bhatia
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and Puran Poli has quickly become a household favorite. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Siddharth Banerjee
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and Puran Poli turned out absolute perfection! The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."