Puran Poli | Chana Dal Stuffed Flatbread | Ganesh Chaturthi Sweet Recipe

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and nutritious.

chana dal

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Red lentils are easier to find and cook faster.

In a pot or pressure cooker, add 1 cup of rinsed and washed Chana Dal, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and 1 Tbsp ghee.

Add about 3 cups of water, enough to cover the dal completely.

Cook the dal until tender (12-15 minutes at full pressure), then let the pressure release naturally, and allow the dal to cool slightly.

Drain the dal of any excess liquid and add it to a food processor along with 3/4 cup jaggery powder.

Grind the dal and jaggery into a smooth paste.

Remove the mixture from the food processor and add to a pan on medium heat.

Cook off any extra liquid and allow the paste to thicken slightly.

Remove from heat, and then add 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder and 1/4 tsp cardamom powder.

Using 2-3 Tbsp of halwa at a time, form into balls by rolling it between your palms, and set them aside for later.

In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup wheat flour, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 2 Tbsp oil and 3/4 - 1 cup of water.

Knead the ingredients into a soft, tender dough and set aside for 10-15 minutes to rest.

After resting, take 3-4 Tbsp of dough at a time and form it into balls by rolling it between your hands. These should be slightly larger than the balls of halwa.

Flatten out one of the dough balls with your fingers, and place one of the halva balls on top. Wrap & close the dough around the halwa, making sure it is completely sealed inside.

Flatten this out slightly, then dust it with flour on all sides.

With a rolling pin on a flat surface, roll the Puran Poli thin, like a roti, and cook on a hot flattop or pan.

Add ghee to both sides while cooking, and flip to cook both sides evenly, a few minutes on each side.

Remove from heat and serve warm!

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