From Puran Poli to Beetroot Parathas: Giving Classic Mother's Delights a Healthy Twist

Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Aaichi Puran Poli (Mother’s Puran Poli)

Puran Poli is a flat roti stuffed with sweet lentil filling made from split Bengal gram/Chana dal and organic jaggery. In Marathi, this sweet filling is called Puran and the roti is called Poli. Although the method of preparation varies from place to place, the predominant ingredient is chana dal which makes it rich in protein, fiber, and zinc. This nutritional punch is complete when combined with the right carbohydrates from the khapli wheat. This recipe assures complete balance allowing a slow release of sugar into your bloodstream keeping your levels balanced and stable.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Total Time 40

Servings: 6

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 210

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For Puran:

1 cup organic jaggery, 250ml
1 cup chana dal/split Bengal gram, skinned and soaked for 12 to 14 hours with the water changed every 6 to 7 hours
3 cups of water to pressure cook the chana dal
2 tsp ghee, A2 ghee
1 tsp cardamom powder
1 tsp fennel powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

For the Poli (roti):

1.5 cups khapli wheat
4 tbsp ghee, A2 ghee
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp organic turmeric
Water, as required to knead the dough

Method

To make the Puran:

Rinse the soaked chana dal/split Bengal gram. Once done, pressure cooker for 7 whistles.
Heat ghee in a pan. Add nutmeg powder, cardamom powder, and fennel powder, and sauté for a few seconds till it releases an aroma.
Add in the chana dal and organic jaggery next. Stir this on a low flame until the mixture is completely dry. Turn off the heat once done.
Let it cool. Mash the Puran well and keep it aside.

Preparing the Poli (roti):

Take a medium-sized ball from the dough prepared. Roll it to 3 inches in circumference.
Place the Puran mixture in the center.
Bring the edges together and join them.
Sprinkle some flour and start rolling the dough till a medium size poli is made.
On a heated tava, spread some ghee and place the poli, face down
Once brown, flip it over and cook the other side by applying ghee.
Ensure it doesn’t burn. A good sign of a well-made Puran poli is that it will puff up.
Serve hot with a little ghee.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32.1gProtein: 10.2gFat: 3.4g

Notes

Soaking chana dal for 12 to 14 hours releases the phytic acid and makes it easier to digest.
Cardamom is an excellent spice to relieve digestive issues.
Nutmeg is a natural immunity booster and fennel powder has anti-inflammatory properties.
Organic jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals.
Khapli wheat is rich in complex carbs and fibers, and the chana Dal provides good quality protein and amino acids.

Power tip

If chana dal is unavailable, you can opt to use arhar dal/yellow moong dal too or any other dal per the availability.
You can also use any other gluten-free flour like amaranth/ragi/jowar as per choice.