Gudi Padwa, which marks the beginning of the Marathi New Year, is being celebrated today, Saturday, April 2. It is a very special day which Maharashtrians celebrate with great enthusiasm. Talking about festivals, food is an integral part of it. No festival is complete without delicious delicacies as it is often considered the glue that binds people together. Puran Poli is one such classic dish that is a must eat on Gudi Padwa.
On this auspicious occasion, let us learn how to make a perfect Puran Poli:
Method
To make this flat roti filled with sweet lentils made with chana dal and sugar, you need to have the following ingredients:
1 cup – Chana dal (soaked)
2 cups – water
2 tbsp – Ghee
3 cups – jaggery
1/4 tsp – nutmeg or nutmeg powder
1/2 tsp – cardamom powder
1/2 tsp – ginger powder or dry ginger
A pinch of salt
1 cup – Maida or whole wheat flour
1 tsp – oil
Phase 1: Put the chana dal in the pressure cooker and wait for 3-4 whistles. Then drain the water and mash it coarsely.
step 2: Now put sugar/jaggery and mashed dal in pressure cook. Mix it well and let it cook. Also add cardamom powder, ginger powder, salt along with grated nutmeg. Remember to keep stirring it on low flame till it dries up. Then switch off the gas and let it cool down.
step 3: Meanwhile knead the dough with all purpose flour or wheat flour (add ghee and salt). Cover the dough and keep it for a few minutes so that the dough rises.
step 4: Now make small balls from the dough and flatten them with the palms. Keep a little ghee and a spoonful of the mixture aside to cool. Seal the edges tightly.
Step 5: Then roll it in a chapati and cook it for a minute by applying dope or ghee on a griddle or tawa.
That’s it. Your delicious puran poli is ready to be served hot with ghee.
Enjoy the traditional and delectable Puran Poli with your loved ones on this joyous Gudi Padwa occasion.
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