🫓 How to cook Puran Poli
Puran Poli is a traditional and popular sweet dish from Maharashtra. It is especially prepared during festivals like Holi and Gudi Padwa. This delicious flatbread is made by stuffing a soft wheat dough with a sweet filling called puran, which is prepared using cooked chana dal and jaggery. The filling is flavored with cardamom and sometimes nutmeg, giving it a rich and aromatic taste.
Puran Poli is roasted on a hot pan with ghee until golden brown. It is usually served warm with extra ghee or milk. The dish represents celebration, happiness, and tradition in Maharashtrian culture. Loved by both children and adults, Puran Poli is not just a sweet dish but a symbol of festive joy.
🛒 Ingredients
🟡 For Puran (Sweet Filling)
- 1 cup chana dal
- 1 cup jaggery (grated)
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- 1 pinch nutmeg powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp ghee
🟠 For Dough (Poli)
- 1 cup wheat flour (or maida)
- 1–2 tbsp oil or ghee
- A pinch of salt
- Water as needed
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method
1️⃣ Cook the Dal
- Wash and pressure cook chana dal (2–3 whistles).
- Dal should be soft but not watery.
- Drain excess water completely.
2️⃣ Make the Puran (Filling)
- Heat a pan, add cooked dal and jaggery.
- Cook on low flame until mixture thickens.
- Add cardamom & nutmeg powder.
- Mash well or grind slightly for smooth texture.
- Let it cool and make equal-sized balls.
3️⃣ Prepare the Dough
- Mix flour, salt, and oil.
- Add water gradually and knead into soft dough.
- Rest for 20–30 minutes.
4️⃣ Stuff & Roll
- Take a small dough ball.
- Flatten it and place puran ball inside.
- Seal edges and gently roll into flat circle.
5️⃣ Cook the Poli
- Heat tawa.
- Cook on medium flame on both sides.
- Apply ghee while roasting.
🍯 Serving Tips
- Serve hot with extra ghee on top.
- Some people enjoy it with warm milk.
🌟 Important Tips
✔ Puran must be dry, not sticky.
✔ Dough should be soft to avoid breaking.
✔ Roll gently to prevent filling from coming out.