How To make Karnataka Style Puran Poli? | Instant Karnataka Style Puran Poli Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the dough

• In a large mixing bowl, add wheat flour, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
• Add water little by little and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and pliable.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and keep it aside for 30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the stuffing

• Rinse the chana dal thoroughly in water and soak it for at least 1 hour.
• After an hour, drain the water and add the chana dal to a pressure cooker.
• Add enough water and pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles or until it becomes soft and mushy.
• Once the dal is cooked, drain the excess water and transfer it to a pan.
• Add jaggery, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and dry ginger powder to the pan.
• Cook the mixture on medium heat until the jaggery melts and combines well with the dal mixture.
• Keep stirring the mixture until it thickens and comes together like a paste.
• Add ghee to the mixture and cook for another 5 minutes until the stuffing becomes shiny and glossy.
• Turn off the heat and let the stuffing cool down completely.

Step 3: Prepare the puran poli

• • Divide the dough into small equal-sized balls and keep them aside.
  • Take one ball and dust it with flour.
  • Roll the ball into a small circle with a rolling pin.
  • Take a spoonful of the stuffing and place it in the center of the rolled dough.
  • Fold the edges of the dough towards the center and seal the stuffing inside.
  • Dust the stuffed dough ball with flour and roll it gently into a flatbread, taking care not to break it.
  • Heat a tawa or griddle on medium heat and place the puran poli on it.
  • Cook the puran poli for 1-2 minutes on each side, applying ghee or oil if necessary.
  • Serve the puran poli hot with a dollop of ghee on top.