PURAN POLI

PURAN POLI

Ingredients: 

• 300 gms - chana dal
• 300 gms - jaggery
• 250 gms - wheat flour
• 2 tbsp - ghee
• 2 tsp - cardamom powderv enough water to cook the dal

Method

• Soak the dal for about 30-40 minutes.
• Cook the dal in a heavy bottomed vessel with sufficient water (the level of water should be such that it should cover the dal) on a slow flame till done.
• It should be slightly firm. Switch off the gas.
• Add jaggery and cardamom powder and mix well.
• Return this mixture on to the gas and cook on a slow flame, stirring continuously till the mixture leaves the sides of the vessel.
• Keep aside to cool.
• Mix ghee with wheat flour in a thali, add enough water to make soft dough.
• Divide the dough and dal into equal portions.
• Roll each portion of the dough into a 4” round-shaped chappati.
• Place a portion of the dal in the centre and gather the edges to cover the dal completely.
• Flatten and roll out as thinly as possible.
• Roast on a preheated girdle on a medium flame till golden brown on both sides (keep tossing from one side to the other at regular intervals).
• Apply the ghee while roasting the poli.
• Serve with a spicy vegetable.