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Authentic Maharashtrian Puran Poli (पूरन पोळी) – Velvety Sweet Flatbread for Festivals
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Recipe Details
Before you
light the stove…
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30 min
Prep Time
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45 min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg)
Healthy Diet
What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
250 gram
250 g Chana Dal / चणा डाळ
150 gram
150 g Jaggery (गुड़), grated
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Cardamom Powder / इलायची पाउडर (इलायची)
0.25 teaspoon
¼ tsp Nutmeg Powder / जायफल पाउडर (जायफल)
2 tablespoon
2 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी)
0.25 teaspoon
¼ tsp Salt (नमक) – optional, to balance sweetness
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Roasted Fennel Seeds (सौंफ़) – Mabapu twist
250 gram
250 g Whole Wheat Flour (गेहूँ का आटा)
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01
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Rinse the Chana Dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 2 hours. Drain and set aside. (Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch – no flame yet, just soaking).
02
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
In a heavy‑bottomed pan, add 1 tbsp ghee and heat on High Flame / Tez Aanch. When the ghee shimmers, add the soaked dal. Sauté for 2‑3 minutes until a faint nutty aroma blooms, stirring continuously (...
03
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Add 300 ml fresh water, a pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce to Low Flame / Dheemi Aanch, cover, and simmer for 20‑25 minutes until the dal is fork‑tender but still holds its shape (se...
04
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
While the dal cooks, grate the jaggery into a bowl. In a separate small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp ghee on Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch, add the grated jaggery and stir until it dissolves into a smooth syr...
05
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Once the dal is cooked, drain any excess water, mash it lightly with a wooden spoon, then stir in the hot jaggery syrup, cardamom powder, nutmeg, roasted fennel seeds, and the remaining 1 tbsp ghee. C...
06
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
For the dough, combine whole wheat flour, turmeric, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add 2 tbsp ghee and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs (visual cue: specks of gh...
07
Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Heat a clean skillet on Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch and add 1 tbsp ghee. When the ghee foams and the aroma of toasted ghee spreads, it signals the pan is ready for rolling (sensory cue: faint crackli...
08
Step
Phase 3: Simmering & Shaping
Divide the rested dough into 4 equal balls (≈80 g each). Flatten each ball between your palms, then dust with dry flour and roll into a 12‑cm circle, about 2 mm thick (visual cue: translucent edges, n...
Per Serving
Nutrition
Breakdown
1 portion (2 polies)
1744.50
Calories per serving
26.97g
Protein
66.00g
Carbs
116.24g
Fat
Fiber 21.65g
Sugar 12.55g
Sodium 17055.50mg
Cholesterol 0.00mg
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