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Velvety Thin Whole-Wheat Puran Poli (Slow-Cooked Chana Dal & Jaggery Filling) – Chef Rajnish’s Authentic Recipe
by Rajnish Saharan
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Recipe Details
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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
250g Whole Wheat Atta (गेहूँ का आटा)
2 tablespoon
2 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी)
0.5 teaspoon
1/2 tsp Salt / Sendha Namak (सेंधा नमक)
120 ml
120ml Warm Water (गुनगुना पानी)
150 gram
150g Chana Dal (चना दाल)
150 gram
150g Jaggery, grated (गुड़)
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Cardamom Powder / Elaichi (इलायची पाउडर)
0.25 teaspoon
1/4 tsp Nutmeg Powder / Jaiphal (जायफल पाउडर)
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01
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Rinse the soaked chana dal and transfer to a pressure cooker. Add 300ml water, 1/4 tsp rock salt, and a pinch of turmeric. Close the lid and cook on high flame (Tez Aanch) for 2 whistles, then reduce...
02
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
While the dal cooks, combine whole wheat atta, 2 tbsp ghee, and 1/2 tsp salt in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle warm water gradually and knead on low flame (Dheemi Aanch) until a smooth, non‑sticky dough form...
03
Step
Phase 2: Cooking the Sweet Filling
Drain the cooked dal and mash it with a wooden spoon until a coarse paste forms. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a heavy‑bottomed pan on medium flame (Madhyam Aanch). Add the mashed dal and stir continuously; you...
04
Step
Phase 2: Cooking the Sweet Filling
When the dal begins to dry and a faint golden hue appears, add the grated jaggery. Stir on medium‑low flame (Madhyam Aanch) until the jaggery melts completely and the mixture becomes glossy, releasing...
05
Step
Phase 2: Cooking the Sweet Filling
Sprinkle cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and the remaining 1/4 tsp rock salt. Continue stirring for 2‑3 minutes until the spices bloom, filling the kitchen with a warm, spicy fragrance. Turn off the h...
06
Step
Phase 3: Rolling & Roasting the Pola
Divide the rested dough into 6 equal balls. Flatten each ball between your palms, creating a shallow cup. Place a heaping tablespoon of the cooled filling in the center, bring the edges together, and...
Per Serving
Nutrition
Breakdown
1 puran poli (≈ 80g)
1376.25
Calories per serving
16.53g
Protein
56.47g
Carbs
108.87g
Fat
Fiber 19.38g
Sugar 3.24g
Sodium 20100.50mg
Cholesterol 0.00mg
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