How to Make Authentic Puran Poli Recipe at Home Like a Pro

Puran Poli is popular Maharashtrian dish. Puran poli made in festival and special celebration, puran poli represent cultural heritage of India and it popular for unique flavor and soft texture. The Puran Poli sweetened with jaggery, cardamom, saffron and nutmeg. Each bite of puran poli experience brings sweetness and warmth, puran poli made in festivals such as Holi, Gudi Padwa and Diwali. It is timeless classic dish that enjoyed all over regions and seasons. Making puran poli is very easy but takes time, plan in advance before making puran poli. You live outside of India, check jaggery in Indian grocery store or check in amazon. Jaggery contain minerals and vitamins and puran poli's chana dal is high in protein it is nutritious rich dish.

• Ingredients of Recipe

For Filling (Puran)

- 1 cup chana dal

- 1 cup grated jaggery

- ¼ tsp cardamom powder

- ¼ tsp nutmeg powder

- Pinch of saffron (optional)

- ½ tsp ghee

For Dough (Poli)

- 1.5 cup whole wheat flour

- ½ cup all purpose flavor

- ¼ tsp turmeric powder

- Pinch of salt

- Water (as required)

- 2 tsp oil or ghee

• Instructions of Recipe

Step 1: Prepare Dough

- Mix wheat flour, all purpose flavor, turmeric powder and pinch of salt is bowl.

- Gradually add water and knead into soft dough.

- Add oil or ghee, knead again and set aside for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Cook Chana Dal

- Rinse chana dal and pressure cook with 2 cup water until chana dal soft but not mushy (2-3 whistles).

- Drain water and mash the chana dal.

Step 3: Prepare Puran

- Heat ghee in pan, add cooked and mashed dal and grated jaggery.

- Cook in medium heat until mixture thickeness and leaves side of pan.

- Add cardamom powder, nutmeg powder ans saffron. Mix well and set side for cool.

Step 4: Assemble Puran Poli

- Divide dough and add puran into equal portions.

- Roll out small dough ball into 4 inch disc.

- Place portion of puran in center, seal edges and flatten it gently.

- Roll it into thin, round flatbread.

Step 5: Cook Puran

- Heat tawa on medium heat.

- Transfer rolled poli into tawa and cook 1-2 minutes.

- Flip poli and apply ghee, cook until golden brown on both side of poli.

Step 6: Serve your Puran Poli

- Serve warm poli with ghee, milk or aamras for authentic flavor and taste.

• Nutrition Information of Recipe

- Calories: 210 kcal

- Protein: 5g

- Carbs: 38g

- Fat: 4g

- Fiber: 3g

- Sugar: 12g

- Cholesterol: 0mg 

• Total Management of Recipe

Prepare Time of Recipe: 30 minutes

Cook Time of Recipe: 45 minutes

Total Time of Recipe: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Tips and Tricks of Recipe

1. Kneading Dough: The dough must be soft and pliable for easy rolling. Use mix wheat and all purpose flavor for balance softness and strength.

2. Cooking Chana Dal: Don't over cook dal, proper draining is essential to avoid runny puran.

3. Cooking Puran: Cook on medium heat, stir continuously for avoid sticking or burning. The puran should smooth and thick.

4. Rolling Poli: Use less flavor for rolling for avoid hardening. Roll gently for avoid filling from breaking out.

5. Cooking Poli: Cook poli on medium heat to even browning. Apply ghee for increase flavor and avoid drying.

• FAQs

Q1 Can I use sugar instead of jaggery?

Ans: Yes, you can use sugar but jaggery gives Puran Poli its classic and authentic taste and rich timeless flavor.

Q2 Why my puran poli break out while rolling?

Ans: This happens if your dough is thin or filling to soft. Check dough and puran have right consistency.

Q3 Can puran poli be stored?

Ans: Yes, store in tight container for 2-3 days at home temprature. Refrigerate for long time.

Q4 Can I make puran poli gluten free?

Ans: You can use gluten free flour such as rice or millet, but texture may different.

Q5 What can I pair with puran poli?

Ans: Puran Poli pair best with ghee, warm milk or classic aamras.

Best of Luck!