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🌼 How to Make Authentic Maharashtrian Puran Poli at Home

पुरण पोळी is a sweet, soft flatbread stuffed with a mixture of chana dal and jaggery, flavored with cardamom. Popular during Holi, Gudi Padwa, and Diwali, it is a festive favorite in Maharashtrian households.

🍽️ Ingredients

For Puran (Sweet Filling):

• 1 cup Chana Dal (Bengal gram)
• 1 cup Grated Jaggery
• ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
• Pinch of Nutmeg (optional)

For Poli (Outer Dough):

• 1½ cups Whole Wheat Flour
• ½ cup All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
• Pinch of Turmeric
• 2 tbsp Oil
• Water (as needed)
• Ghee (for roasting)

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Puran (Stuffing)

1. Wash and pressure cook chana dal (3–4 whistles).
2. Drain excess water and mash the dal.
3. Cook mashed dal with jaggery till thick.
4. Add cardamom, nutmeg and mix well. Let it cool.

2️⃣ Prepare the Dough

1. Mix flours, turmeric, oil, and water into a soft dough.
2. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.

3️⃣ Stuff and Roll

1. Divide dough and puran into equal-sized balls.
2. Roll dough slightly, place puran inside, seal edges.
3. Gently roll into a flat round poli using flour dusting.

4️⃣ Roast the Poli

1. Heat tawa on medium flame.
2. Roast both sides with ghee till golden spots appear.
3. Serve hot with ghee or milk.

💡 Tips for Soft and Sweet Puran Poli

• Mash chana dal smoothly for even texture.
• Cook jaggery-puran mixture till moisture dries up.
• Resting dough makes it easier to roll without tearing.
• Use ghee generously for authentic flavor.

🎉 When to Make Puran Poli?

• Gudi Padwa – Maharashtrian New Year
• Holi – Festival of Colors
• Ganesh Chaturthi – Sweet Prasad Offering
• Diwali – On the festive thali

📸 Suggested Blog Images

• Ingredients flat lay with chana dal and jaggery
• Step-by-step filling preparation
• Rolling and stuffing process
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• Final served Puran Poli with ghee drizzle

📌 Final Thoughts

Puran Poli is not just a sweet – it’s an emotion filled with tradition and warmth. Whether it’s your first attempt or hundredth, the joy of making it fresh at home is unmatched.

“Celebrate tradition with every bite of soft, sweet Puran Poli.”