Puran Poli Recipe | Gujarati & Maharastrian | Sweet Spiced Stuffed Paratha With Jaggery

Step 1: To begin making the Gujarati Puran Poli Recipe, we will first make the dough

Step 2: Add whole wheat flour into a large bowl; add salt and combine it with little water at a time and knead until the dough gathers together to form a firm dough yet soft dough

Step 3: Add the 2 tablespoons of oil to coat the dough and knead for a couple of more minutes until smooth and firm

Step 4: Cover and let the dough sit in a cool place until we get the puran filling ready

Step 5: Divide the dough into 6 portions

Step 6: Soak the dal for 15 to 20 minutes in water

Step 7: Add the soaked dal with 1-1/4 cups of water (includes the soaked water) into the pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whisltes and turn off the heat

Step 8: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 9: Once the pressure releases, give the dal a quick mash

Step 10: The next step is the make the puran filling

Step 11: Into a heavy bottomed pan, add the cooked dal, and jaggery

Step 12: Keep stirring until the jaggery dissolves completely

Step 13: Stir in the saffron, cardamom and nutmeg to the jaggery mixture until well combined to make the puran poli filling

Step 14: Add the besan at this point and mix it into the dal mixture and ensure it blends well without any lumps

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

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

Step 17: Divide the dough and puran mixture into 6 portions

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

Step 19: Place a portion of the puran poli 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 over a little flour and roll gently into a 4 to 6 inch diameter circle taking care not to put too much pressure as the puran can come out of the dough

Step 22: Preheat a skillet on medium high; place the rolled puran poli onto the skillet to cook until golden brown on both sides

Step 23: At this point you can cook it along with ghee to make the puran poli crisp and delicious

Step 24: Or you can make a dry puran poli and serve it along with ghee

Step 25: Repeat the above process for all the remaining dough and puran portions

Step 26: Serve the Gujarati Puran Poli hot with ghee smeared on the top as it is or along with Undhiyu and Gujarati Kadhi to make a delicious meal