Thengai Poli Recipe - Coconut Poli Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Thengai Poli Recipe first sieve the wheat flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl

Step 2: Add  water a little at a time to knead to make a soft dough

Step 3: Adding enough water is critical, so the dough is soft and pliable

Step 4: Add ghee and knead again

Step 5: Knead the dough well  to form a smooth dough

Step 6: Once done make a smooth ball of the dough, cover the bowl and keep aside for 2 hours

Step 7: In the meanwhile, prepare the sweet coconut filling

Step 8: To do this, first heat a pan and add 1 teaspoon ghee

Step 9: Next add the grated coconut, cardamom powder and palm jaggery to it

Step 10: Stir well on a low flame for 5-8 mins till all the moisture is absorbed and the coconut mix comes together with the jaggery

Step 11: Once the poli filling mixture has come together, turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool

Step 12: When it has cooled, divide it into equal sized portions and form balls the size of medium lemons

Step 13: Now, take the dough that’s been resting and divide it into equal sized portions

Step 14: Keeping a little flour for dusting handy on a plate; roll out the dough into 3 inch diameter circles

Step 15: Place a portion of the filling (puran) mixture into the center of the circle

Step 16: 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 17: Flatten the stuffed poli; dust the dough in 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 18: The Thengai Poli should be thin and not thick

Step 19: Once done, we will proceed to cook the poli

Step 20: Preheat an iron skillet on medium high; place the rolled poli’s onto the skillet to cook until golden brown on both sides

Step 21: You can cook the poli's with ghee to give it a richer taste and flavor

Step 22: Repeat the above process for all the remaining dough and puran portions and serve hot

Step 23: You may store the Thengai Poli in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, once they have cooled

Step 24: They will keep well for a week at least

Step 25: However, if you are serving them on the same day, allow them to remain at room temperature

Step 26: Thengai Poli if refrigerated is served by bringing it back to room temperature, slightly warming them in the microwave and served with a dollop of homemade ghee

Step 27: Serve Thengai Poli for festivals such as Diwali, Navratri or even Janmashtami