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Puranpoli
Ingredients
  1. 300gms. channa (yellowgram) dal
  2. 300 gms. jaggery (molasses)
  3. 1 tsp. cardamom powder
  4. 150 gms. plain flour
  5. 1 tbsp. ghee
  6. warm water to knead dough
  7. ghee to serve
Method
  1. Boil dal in plenty of water till soft but not broken.
  2. Drain in a colander for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Pass through an almond grater little by little till all dal is grated.
  4. Mash jaggery till lumps break. Mix well into dal.
  5. Put mixture in a heavy saucepan and cook till a soft lump is formed
  6. Take care to stir continuously, so as not to charr. Keep aside.
  7. Mix ghee, flour, add enough water to make a soft pliable dough.
  8. Take a morsel sized ball of dough, roll into a 4" round.
  9. Place same sized ball of filling in centre, life all round and seal.
  10. Reroll carefully to a 6" diameter round.
  11. Roast on warm griddle till golden brown.
  12. Repeat other side.
  13. Take on serving plate. Apply a tsp. of ghee all over top. OR
  14. Shallow fry on griddle like a paratha for a better flavour.
  15. But this method will consume more ghee and therefore calories.
  16. Serve hot with dal or amti.
Note: The water drained from boiling dal is used to make the amti. ( a thin curry made using black masala, garam masala and some mashed dal.)Making time: 45 minutesMakes: 7-8 puranpolisShelflife: Best fresh (puran {filling} may be stored in the refrigerator for a week.