The Cosmo Kitchen

Puran Poli Puran poli is typically a Maharashtrian delicacy but is also made in different states with slight variations. It’s a sweet lentil filled flatbread which is usually prepared during festive occasions but is also made otherwise. In Andhra and Telangana region, it is called Bobbatlu in Telugu and is savored as a dessert. It is called  Boli in Malayalam and Tamil, Holige, Obbattu or Ubbatti in Kannada. Though it has different names, it is more or less the same. It is usually made with refined flour but tastes equally good with whole wheat flour and is a healthier option too. Preparation time: 3 hours Cooking time: 20 mins Servings: 2-3 persons Ingredients: For the Puran (filling) 1 cups chana dal 3/4 cup jaggery 2 tsp ghee ½ tsp fennel powder ½ tsp cardamom powder ¼ tsp nutmeg powder A pinch of salt For the Poli (outer covering) 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup ghee Salt to taste Water as required for kneading dough Instructions: Wash the cha