Puran Poli
Indulge in the delightful world of Puran Poli, a mouthwatering Indian flatbread that’s a true treat for your taste buds! This fluffy bread is generously filled with a heavenly mixture of sweet lentils, jaggery, and a hint of cardamom, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this festive favorite that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 cup wheat flour (125 g)
- 1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal) (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (2.5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup jaggery (or sugar) (60 ml)sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak the split yellow lentils in water for 2 hours.
- 2
Cook the lentils in a pressure cooker with water and a little oil until soft.
- 3
Drain the lentils and mash them well.
- 4
Add jaggery and cardamom powder to the mashed lentils and mix well.
- 5
In a bowl, mix wheat flour with water and knead into a soft dough.
- 6
Divide the dough and filling into equal portions.
- 7
Roll out the dough into small circles, place the filling in the center, and seal it.
- 8
Roll out the stuffed dough gently and cook on a hot griddle with oil or ghee until golden brown on both sides.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
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Puran Poli
Indulge in the delightful world of Puran Poli, a mouthwatering Indian flatbread that’s a true treat for your taste buds! This fluffy bread is generously filled with a heavenly mixture of sweet lentils, jaggery, and a hint of cardamom, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this festive favorite that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 cup wheat flour (125 g)
- 1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal) (240 ml)
- 2 tablespoons oil (30 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (2.5 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 1/4 cup jaggery (or sugar) (60 ml)sugar
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Soak the split yellow lentils in water for 2 hours.
- 2
Cook the lentils in a pressure cooker with water and a little oil until soft.
- 3
Drain the lentils and mash them well.
- 4
Add jaggery and cardamom powder to the mashed lentils and mix well.
- 5
In a bowl, mix wheat flour with water and knead into a soft dough.
- 6
Divide the dough and filling into equal portions.
- 7
Roll out the dough into small circles, place the filling in the center, and seal it.
- 8
Roll out the stuffed dough gently and cook on a hot griddle with oil or ghee until golden brown on both sides.