🌿 Vegetarian West Indian Dessert

Puran Poli

Maharashtrian sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and chana dal — made for Holi and Diwali.

⏱Prep30 min
🍳Cook30 min
🕐Total60 min
👥Serves6
📊LevelHard
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Method

  1. 1

    Knead flour with oil and water into soft pliable dough. Rest 30 min.

  2. 2

    Cook chana dal with jaggery on low heat until thick. Add cardamom.

  3. 3

    Mash to smooth filling.

  4. 4

    Roll a dough ball flat. Place filling in centre.

  5. 5

    Fold edges and flatten. Roll out gently.

  6. 6

    Cook on hot griddle until golden spots appear on both sides.

  7. 7

    Serve generously with ghee poured on top.

puran poli maharashtrian sweet festival jaggery

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