Puran Poli Recipe Gujarati Vedmi Vermi The Curry Mommy

This Indian sweet is enjoyed on special occasions like Diwali or family gatherings. In this delicious Surati Gujarati Thali version of Puran Poli, toor daal is cooked, sweetened, and stuffed in whole wheat roti flour dough. Diwali Meal - Make these ahead of time with my tips below! Puran Poli is a must-have for Diwali in my family. With that said, I wish you and your family a very Happy Diwali and a Happy New Year.

Ingredients

Stuffing Ingredients

toor daal - oily or non-oily versions work great.watersugarcinnamon powdernutmeg powder

Roti/Atta

whole wheat flour (desi atta) - I like to use khazana or 24 mantra brandwateroil or gheeall purpose flour for dusting

Topping

ghee

How to Make the Stuffing

Cook the toor daal per instructions in the recipe card then heat and mix it until it thickens like a dough. This can be done in the microwave or on a stove-top based on your preference. Add sugar and spices to the dal and then mix again. Cook the dal until it becomes thick again. Once it cools down, knead the mixture. Divide the stuffing into equal parts.

How to Make the Puran Poli

Make the dough according to the instructions in the recipe card and then roll out the dough. Try to keep the middle thicker than the outer edges, and then place the stuffing in the center. Gather the edges and remove the excess dough. Roll them out until your favored desired thickness has been reached. I like to add extra stuffing and keep the dough layer thin. After rolling them out, cook them in a pan on both sides until golden brown. TIP: Enjoy warm with ghee.

Equipment Needed

Instant Pot (or pressure cooker) - to cook the toor dal.Immersion Hand Blender - to evenly blend the cooked dalMicrowave - using a microwave is an easier option to thicken the dal versus whisking the mixture on a stovetop.Microwave Safe Bowl Spatula for mixingRolling Pin - to roll out the puran poliNonstick Pan - can use cast iron or an everyday roti pan as wellSpatula for flipping

Storage

Freeze- The puran poli or the stuffing can be placed in the freezer for up to 3 months at a time or refrigerated for up to 3 days. Here is how to freeze them… Reheating Instructions- Defrost them in the microwave or at room temperature. Then, cook them on low heat using little to no oil on the stovetop until golden brown.