Channa Dal Puranpoli

Puranpoli Recipe

Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Puranpoli with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This traditional Indian sweet bread is filled with a delicious blend of channa dal, jaggery, and cardamom powder, encased in a soft, pliable dough made with plain flour and ghee. It’s a perfect treat for those seeking a healthier option, as it’s low in cholesterol and can be prepared in less than 60 minutes.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 436.3
• Fat Content: 4.7g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
• Cholesterol Content: 4.7mg
• Sodium Content: 10.9mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 89.5g
• Fiber Content: 8.3g
• Sugar Content: 47.5g
• Protein Content: 11.1g

Servings:
7-8 puranpolis

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Boil the Channa Dal:

   • In a large pot, boil the channa dal in plenty of water until it’s soft but not broken.
   • Drain the boiled dal in a colander and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

2. Grate the Dal:

   • Pass the drained dal through an almond grater, little by little, until all the dal is grated.

3. Prepare the Filling:

   • Mash the jaggery until lumps break and mix it well into the grated dal.
   • Transfer the mixture to a heavy saucepan and cook it until a soft lump is formed, stirring continuously to prevent charring. Set aside.

4. Make the Dough:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine ghee and plain flour.
   • Gradually add enough water to make a soft, pliable dough.

5. Assemble the Puranpoli:

   • Take a small ball of dough and roll it into a 4-inch round.
   • Place a similarly sized ball of the filling in the center of the dough round.
   • Gather the edges of the dough and seal the filling inside.
   • Carefully roll out the stuffed dough into a 6-inch diameter round.

6. Cook the Puranpoli:

   • Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and place the rolled puranpoli on it.
   • Cook until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side.
   • Optionally, you can apply a teaspoon of ghee on top of each puranpoli for added flavor.
   • Alternatively, you can shallow fry the puranpoli on the griddle like a paratha for a richer flavor, though this method will increase the calorie content.

7. Serve:

   • Transfer the cooked puranpoli to a serving plate and serve hot.
   • Enjoy your puranpoli with dal or amti (a thin curry made using black masala, garam masala, and some mashed dal).

Note: The water drained from boiling the dal can be used to make the amti.