How To Make Traditional South Indian Obbattu At Home 

By Deepali Verma

August 16, 2024

Obbattu, also known as Holige or Puran Poli, is a popular South Indian sweet flatbread stuffed with a delicious filling. Here's a simple recipe to make this festive treat. 

Ingredients 

1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas) 1 cup jaggery 1 tsp cardamom powder 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¼ tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp oil A pinch of salt Water as needed Ghee for cooking 

Step 1

Mix all-purpose flour, turmeric, salt, and oil. Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Cook chana dal until soft, then drain and mash. Add jaggery and cook until it melts and thickens. Mix in cardamom powder and let it cool. 

Step 3

Divide the dough and filling into equal portions. Roll out the dough, place the filling in the center, and fold the edges. Roll out gently.

Step 4

Heat a tawa, cook the obbattu on both sides with ghee until golden brown. Serve warm.