Mauritian Dhal Puri | Savory/Spicy Puran Poli | Namkeen Puran Poli | Karam Bobattu/Holige/Obbattu

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: green split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often cheaper.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour offers a nutty flavor and is more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat while bell peppers offer sweetness.

Prepare the outer dough by mixing all purpose flour, salt, water, and oil until a soft dough forms. Let it rest.

For the stuffing, soak chana dal in water, then cook until soft. Drain excess water and mash.

Mix the cooked chana dal with turmeric powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice.

Divide the dough into equal balls and flatten each ball.

Fill each flattened dough with the chana dal mixture, then fold and seal.

Roll out each filled dough ball gently to maintain the filling inside.

Heat additional oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook each stuffed flatbread until golden brown on both sides.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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