Ingredients

• 300 g - channa (yellow gram) dal
• 300 g - jaggery (molasses)
• 1 tsp - cardamom powder
• 150 g - plain flour
• 1 tbsp - ghee
• Warm water to knead dough
• Ghee to serve

How to Make Simple Puran Poli

• Boil dal in plenty of water till soft but not broken. Drain in a colander for 10-15 minutes.
• Pass through an almond grater little by little 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 char. 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 inch round.
• Place same sized ball of filling in centre and seal.
• Re-roll carefully to a 6 inch diameter round.
• Roast on warm griddle till golden brown.
• Repeat other side.
• Take on serving plate. Apply a tsp. of ghee all over top. OR
• Shallow fry on griddle like a paratha for a better flavour.
• Serve hot with dal or amti.