Sweet Potato Puran Poli; Make This Maharashtrian Staple At Home

By Devi Poojari

Packed with complex carbs, protein and good fats, this delicious puran poli stuffed with sweet potatoes is the ultimate sweet treat for health freaks.

INGREDIENTS  [FOR STUFFING]

¼ cup chana dal, cooked 2 small sweet potatoes, boiled ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 small pinch nutmeg powder Pinch of salt

INGREDIENTS  [FOR DOUGH]

½ cup maida 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons rice flour 1 teaspoon sugar 4 teaspoons ghee ¼ cup water ¼ teaspoon salt Ghee, for pouring

METHOD

Mix together the dry ingredients of the dough and knead with the ghee and water, until it turns into a soft, smooth ball.

METHOD

Allow the dough to rest and mash the chana dal and sweet potatoes together through a sieve.

METHOD

Add the mixture to a pan with the sugar and spices and pinch of salt.

METHOD

Combine until the mash turns into a smooth, slightly solidified texture.

METHOD

Allow it to cool completely before replicating the same steps as making a puran poli.

METHOD

Cook the stuffed, rolled out poli on a hot tawa for 3-4 minutes on each side.

METHOD

Pour over lots of ghee and eat when warm.