Puran poli

Method

1. 1 Simmer chana dal beans in water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
2. 2 Simmer the beans with palm sugar over low heat for 15 minutes until the mixture is dry, then add cardamom and nutmeg and grind finely.
3. 3 Knead whole wheat flour with water, salt, and a little oil until a soft dough is formed, then let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. 4 Divide the dough into portions, place the filling in the center, seal the edges, and roll them into thin, round buns.
5. 5 Pan-fry each side for 2 minutes, brush with ghee butter until golden brown and fragrant, then serve hot.

With an appliance

• Oven 58 min

  Replace step 5: place the puran poli on a rack in the oven at 240 degrees for 7 minutes, flip and rotate the tray after 4 minutes, then brush with ghee; make several poli at once, but the surface will have fewer crispy spots than pan-frying.