Mar 13 2008
Puranpoli
Ingredients
300gms. channa (yellowgram) dal
300 gms. jaggery (molasses)
1 tsp. cardamom powder
150 gms. plain flour
1 tbsp. ghee
warm water to knead dough
ghee to serve
Method
- Boil dal in plenty of water till soft but not broken.
- Drain in a colander for and keep it aside for 10-15 minutes.
- Grind using a grinder till all dal is grated.
- Mash jaggery till lumps break. Mix well into dal. Put mixture in a heavy saucepan and cook till a soft lump is formed
Take care to stir continuously, so as not to charr. Keep aside. - Mix ghee, flour, add enough water to make a soft pliable dough.
- Take a morsel sized ball of dough, roll into a 4″ round. Place same sized ball of filling in centre, life all round and seal. Reroll carefully to a 6″ diameter round. Roast on warm griddle till golden brown.
- Repeat other side. Take on serving plate. Apply a tsp. of ghee all over top and serve hot.