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Puran Poli ( Gujarati Recipe), How to make Puran Poli

Tarla Dalal
16 December, 2024


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puran poli recipe | Gujarati puran poli | authentic puran poli | vedmi | with amazing 29 images.
Puran poli is a famous sweet Indian flat-bread. There is the Gujarati puran poli and Maharashtrian puran poli ways of making it. The difference between two is the dals used, the Gujarati puran poli is made using toovar dal while the Maharashtrian puran poli uses chana dal.
We focus here on how to make Gujarati puran poli? We have used simple ingredients like toovar dal, jaggery, saffron, ghee and elaichi to make Gujarati puran poli. The dough of Gujarati puran poli is made using whole wheat flour and oil.
The perfect preparation of Gujarati puran poli is considered a highly-skilled task… an art actually! Its unique flavour and characteristic aroma can be attributed to the special Indian spices used. Gujarati puran poli is also known as vedmi in Gujarat and uppittu in Malayalam. puran poli is rich in flavours is a great option to be served in festive season.
Puran poli has a lot many variations and is prepared in different ways in all across the country. Puran poli also works as a great tiffin treat, it is like wise loved by adults and kids. When i have left-over made from dinner, my family prefers having it next morning as breakfast with a hot cup of tea.
You can also try other traditional Gujarati rotis like Padvali Roti, it tastes great with Aamras and Satpadi Roti which tastes awesome as it is or can be enjoyed with any subzi.
Enjoy puran poli recipe | Gujarati puran poli | authentic puran poli | vedmi | with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Puran Poli ( Gujarati Recipe) recipe - How to make Puran Poli ( Gujarati Recipe)
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
60 Mins
Total Time
70 Mins
Makes
15 puran polis
Ingredients
For The Puran Poli Dough
For The Puran Poli Filling
Other Ingredients For Puran Poli
Method
For the puran poli dough
- Combine the flour and oil in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
- Divide the dough into 15 equal portions and keep aside.
For the puran poli filling
- Dissolve the saffron in a 2 tsp water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine the dal with 1½ cups of water in a presser cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Heat the ghee in a broad non-stick pan, add the dal and jiggery, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the mixture thickens, while stirring continuously and mashing at regular intervals.
- Add the cardamom powder and saffron-water mixture and mix well.
- Cool slightly and divide it into 15 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to proceed to make puran poli
- To make puran poli, roll out one portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Place a portion of the filling in the center and fold the edges of the dough over the filling. Pinch the edges together to seal the filling.
- Flatten the dough and roll again into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle, using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.
- Cook on a tava (griddle) over a medium flame, till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling to make 14 more puran polis.
- Smear a little ghee on each puran poli and serve hot.
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