Puran Poli — पुरणपोळी

Ingredients

• 1 cup split chickpeas (chana dal)
• 1 cup grated jaggery (slightly more than dal)
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tsp cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 2.5 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
• Rice flour (for rolling)

Steps & Instructions

1. Boil chana dal with triple water, 1/2 tsp oil, and 1/4 tsp turmeric in a pressure cooker (5-6 whistles) until soft. Mash well.
2. Stir jaggery and a pinch of salt into the mashed dal. Cook until thick and combined, then add cardamom powder. This is the puran.
3. Knead wheat flour with turmeric, salt, and oil into a soft, elastic dough. Let rest for 30 minutes.
4. Stuff a portion of dough with puran, roll thin using rice flour, and fry on a hot tawa until golden-brown. Serve with ghee.

💡 Nutrition Value

• Lean Protein: Chana dal provides lean protein and complex carbs, which gives slow-burning energy.
• Iron Rich: Jaggery is a mineral-rich iron booster that serves as a healthier alternative to refined sugar.