1 hr
Hands-on time
+ 30 min soaking or marinating first
HardDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Method
- 1 Simmer chana dal beans in water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
- 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 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 Divide the dough into portions, place the filling in the center, seal the edges, and roll them into thin, round buns.
- 5 Pan-fry each side for 2 minutes, brush with ghee butter until golden brown and fragrant, then serve hot.
With an appliance
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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.