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Puran Poli

January 10, 2010 by PadhuSankar 69 Comments

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Poli is a very popular, traditional sweet flat bread prepared during special occasions and festivals. It is known as bobbatlu in Telugu, obbattu, holige in Kannada, puran poli in Marathi and boli in Tamil and Malayalam. There are many variation of this recipe. I have used bengal gram dal and coconut to make this boli. Though it seems a time consuming process, it is very easy to prepare. It is prepared commonly during many festivals like Bhogi, Ugadi, Pongal etc. It can also be had as a snack. Some love to have it pal payasam. Today we will learn how to make Puran poli/boli following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

puran poli-boli-obbattu-holige

Boli Recipe-Puran Poli-Obbattu-Holige

Prep Time : 20 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Yields: 10 small Bolis

Ingredients needed

All purpose flour/Maida -1 cup
Oil – 2 tbsp (sesame seed oil/nallennai)
Turmeric powder- a pinch

For the stuffing

Bengal gram/channa dal/kadalai paruppu -1/2 cup
Jaggery – 3/4 cup
Coconut (grated) 1/3 cup
Ghee/clarified butter – 1 tsp
Cardamom powder- 1/3 tsp

Plantain leaf/ziplock sheet

Watch the full simplified video of making Sweet Boli

Preparations

For the outer cover

Made a soft dough by mixing flour, turmeric powder and needed water. Knead it, add 2 tbsp oil and keep it covered for 3-4 hours. Let it remain soaked in oil. The more it remains soaked in oil the more softer the boli will be. It must be soaked in oil atleast for a minimum of 1 hour, if 3-4 hours is not possible.
puran poli preparation

For the stuffing

Wash and soak bengal gram (kadalai paruppu) for half an hour.

Pressure cook bengal gram dal with water (add enough water to cover the dal) for 2 whistles or until soft but not mushy. You can also cook in a pan.

making kadalai paruppu poli

In a bowl, add grated jaggery and just enough water to soak the jaggery. Cook on low heat until the jaggery dissolves. Once it dissolves, filter it to remove dust and impurities if any.

jaggery syrup

Drain off excess water from the bengal gram dal (channa dal). In a pan, add the filtered jaggery water, cooked bengal gram dal, grated coconut and a tsp of ghee.

how to make paruppu poli

Cook on medium heat stirring continuously until it leaves the sides of the pan.

puran poli-4

Leave it to cool. Then grind it to a slightly smooth paste adding cardamom powder. Now our stuffing for poli is ready. (see picture below)

puran poli stuffing- coconut, jaggery and dal stuffing

After 3 – 4 hours – Take the maida dough which we kept aside and knead it well again.

boli making

Now both the dough and the stuffing for poli are ready, we will start making poli.

Making Poli

Divide the stuffing into gooseberry sized balls. Grease a plantain leaf with oil. Take a small ball of dough and place it on the plantain leaf.

obbattu recipe

Grease your fingers with oil and flatten the dough with your fingers to form a small circle as shown below.

Place a small ball of poli stuffing at the center and seal it on all sides forming a small ball.

how to prepare paruppu poli

Now flatten the ball with the stuffing inside to form a thin small circle.

thengai poli

Cooking Poli/Obbattu

Grease the tawa slightly with ghee and heat it. Now invert the plantain leaf with the poli over the tawa as seen in the picture below.

After a few seconds, gently remove the plantain leaf.

cooking puran poli

Now cook the poli both the sides until golden brown on very low heat.

Once cooked, apply ghee all over the surface and remove from heat. Now puran poli is ready to be served. Enjoy it warm.

Obbattu

You can fold it and store it in a container, if not having it immediately. Poli tastes good even after few hours of preparation.

boli recipe

Note

1.For those who cannot get plantain leaf, poli can be rolled out just like roti using rice flour for dusting. In case, if you are using plastic sheet, then transfer the poli to your hands and then place it on the hot tawa.
2.If you are busy, you can make the stuffing the previous day and refrigerate it. Bring it to room temperature before making polis.
3.You can make the dough also in the morning, if you want to make polis in the evening. You do not have to refrigerate the dough.

4.If you have left over stuffing (poornam), dip it in dosa batter and deep fry to make sukhiyan/suyam.

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Sweet Poli-Puran Poli
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Puran Poli-Sweet Boli
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Sweet poli/boli is also known as Puran Poli is a very popular traditional sweet flat bread with sweet lentil and coconut filling. It is prepared during special occasions and festivals like Bhogi, Ugadi, Pongal etc. It can also be had as a snack.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: festival recipes, Indian
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Ingredients Needed
  • 1 cup All purpose flour/Maida
  • 2 tbsp Oil (sesame seed oil/nallennai)
  • 1 pinch Turmeric powder
For The Stuffing
  • 1/2 cup Bengal gram/channa dal/kadalai paruppu
  • 3/4 cup Jaggery
  • 1/3 cup Coconut (grated)
  • 1 tsp Ghee/clarified butter
  • 1/3 tsp Cardamom powder
Others
  • 1 Plantain leaf/ziplock sheet
Instructions
For the outer cover
  1. Made a soft dough by mixing flour, turmeric powder and needed water. Knead it, add 2 tbsp oil and keep it covered for 3-4 hours. Let it remain soaked in oil. The more it remains soaked in oil the more softer the boli will be. It must be soaked in oil atleast for a minimum of 1 hour, if 3-4 hours is not possible.

For the stuffing
  1. Wash and soak bengal gram (kadalai paruppu) for half an hour.

  2. Pressure cook bengal gram dal with water (add enough water to cover the dal) for 2 whistles or until soft but not mushy. You can also cook in a pan.

  3. In a bowl, add grated jaggery and just enough water to soak the jaggery. Cook on low heat until the jaggery dissolves. Once it dissolves, filter it to remove dust and impurities if any.

  4. Drain off excess water from the bengal gram dal (channa dal). In a pan, add the filtered jaggery water, cooked bengal gram dal, grated coconut and a tsp of ghee.

  5. Cook on medium heat stirring continuously until it leaves the sides of the pan.

  6. Leave it to cool. Then grind it to a slightly smooth paste adding cardamom powder. Now our stuffing for poli is ready.

  7. After 3 - 4 hours - Take the maida dough which we kept aside and knead it well again.

  8. Now both the dough and the stuffing for poli are ready, we will start making poli.

  9. Divide the stuffing into gooseberry sized balls. Grease a plantain leaf with oil. Take a small ball of dough and place it on the plantain leaf.

  10. Grease your fingers with oil and flatten the dough with your fingers to form a small circle.

  11. Place a small ball of poli stuffing at the center and seal it on all sides forming a small ball.

  12. Now flatten the ball with the stuffing inside to form a thin small circle.

  13. Grease the tawa slightly with ghee and heat it. Now invert the plantain leaf with the poli over the tawa.

  14. After a few seconds, gently remove the plantain leaf.

  15. Now cook the poli both the sides until golden brown on very low heat.

  16. Once cooked, apply ghee all over the surface and remove from heat. Now puran poli is ready to be served. Enjoy it warm.

  17. You can fold it and store it in a container, if not having it immediately. Poli tastes good even after few hours of preparation.

Shelf life and Storage
  1. Store it in a stainless steel box. Stays good at room temperature for 1 1/2 days.

Recipe Notes

1.For those who cannot get plantain leaf, poli can be rolled out just like roti using rice flour for dusting. In case, if you are using plastic sheet, then transfer the poli to your hands and then place it on the hot tawa.

2.If you are busy, you can make the stuffing the previous day and refrigerate it. Bring it to room temperature before making polis.

3.You can make the dough also in the morning, if you want to make polis in the evening. You do not have to refrigerate the dough.

4.If you have left over stuffing (poornam), dip it in dosa batter and deep fry to make sukhiyan/suyam.

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Comments

  1. my kitchen

    January 11, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    Nice step by step clicks.Poli looks Absolutely delicious

    Reply
  2. Anonymous

    January 11, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    nice step by step recipe. looks wonderful!

    Reply
  3. Happy cook

    January 11, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    I have never made this myself, but have eaten them in friends place this looks so so yumm. Love the step byt step pics too.

    Reply
  4. Rohini

    January 11, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    I always love to eat them, but never made them myself! Thanks to the step by step pics, this bhogi I can make them! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Rachana Kothari

    January 11, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    Dear Padhu,
    Absolutely brilliant…

    Reply
  6. Pari

    January 11, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    Hi. Nice step by step narration. We too make puran poli but in a different way, will surely post it some day.

    Reply
  7. Lyndsey

    January 11, 2010 at 5:20 pm

    Very nice tutorial. This looks very interesting to try.

    Reply
  8. Padma

    January 11, 2010 at 5:23 pm

    Nice step by step pics. Love this sweet a lot. Looks perfect and delicious 🙂

    Reply
  9. Latha

    January 11, 2010 at 5:38 pm

    I just love poli….but haven't tried at home….thanks for the step by step recipe…will try it now.

    Reply
  10. suvaiyaana suvai

    January 11, 2010 at 6:34 pm

    nice poli I love this poli tempting!!!! parcel please

    Reply
  11. Shri

    January 11, 2010 at 6:41 pm

    You made it look a lot easier with the step by step and they look yummy!

    Reply
  12. prasu

    January 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    wow..step by step instroctions make it so easy to fallow..delicious poli dear.

    Reply
  13. Sarah Naveen

    January 11, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    sounds great..This is new to me..Looks absolutely mouthwatering

    Reply
  14. Siddhi S

    January 11, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    Hey this puran poli recipe is just perfect…ur puran poli luks yummm…i like it very much…hot puran poli with ghee on top…wow

    Reply
  15. Ms.Chitchat

    January 12, 2010 at 3:18 am

    Very beautifully described step by step procedure. I loved the pics. Feel like grabbing one from the pic :):)

    Chitchat

    Reply
  16. Gouri Guha

    January 12, 2010 at 4:45 am

    You make this look so simple…lovely…

    Reply
  17. Kanchan

    January 12, 2010 at 5:02 am

    Puran Poli !!! wow !! hats off to you .. thanks for wonderful step by step snaps !

    Reply
  18. Devi Meyyappan

    January 12, 2010 at 6:03 am

    hi! nice array of beautiful explanatory pics!!.. will be very helpful!!… looks perfect!! 🙂 I love Poli, I'll try this some time 🙂

    Reply
  19. Prathibha

    January 12, 2010 at 6:14 am

    Love these poli's…wish I could grab one from the screen

    Reply
  20. பித்தனின் வாக்கு

    January 12, 2010 at 8:51 am

    wow super. hai padhma please send parcel me.

    pls send 10 polies for me alone.

    haha haha thank you

    Reply
  21. priya

    January 12, 2010 at 10:35 am

    nice presentation and yummy poli…tempting pics!

    Reply
  22. Mythreyi Dilip

    January 12, 2010 at 2:54 pm

    My fav poli, even my mom makes same way Padhu. We also use coconut stuffing, but i prefer Bengal gram stuffing. Nice step by step explanation dear!!!

    Reply
  23. Renuka Bedre - Rao

    January 12, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    wow!!Puran poli!!! such a wonderful festive food..and your explanation and pics r too gud!!

    Reply
  24. Gulmohar

    January 12, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    I love this..we also make this during festive seasons..:-)this looks perfect

    Reply
  25. Pam

    January 12, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    I've never had this dish before – it looks delicious.

    Reply
  26. Nostalgia

    January 12, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Nice the pictures are very helpful to understand the step by step processs

    Reply
  27. Uma

    January 12, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    polis look so delicious 🙂

    Reply
  28. Angie's Recipes

    January 12, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    Never had poli…..looks intriguing!

    Reply
  29. Cham

    January 12, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    Such beautiful work, who doesn't love this sweet? Delicious 🙂

    Reply
  30. simply.food

    January 12, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    We call this puran puri in gujarati, Its alovely recipe and very delicious.Your step by step pictures are very helpful.
    Happy Pongal.
    Thanks for dropping by my blog simplyfood ,hope to see you there again soon.:)

    Reply
  31. Divya Vikram

    January 12, 2010 at 10:52 pm

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. Puran poli looks delicious. And great step by step pics.

    Reply
  32. kothiyavunu

    January 12, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    This is one of my fav..u just brought back old memories,,my mom used to make it often..i have one waiting in my draft folder..
    this looks abslty yummy..Gr8 job padhu:)

    Reply
  33. Sushma Mallya

    January 13, 2010 at 4:50 am

    looks delicious,nice clicks ..

    Reply
  34. Tina

    January 13, 2010 at 5:51 am

    My hub's all time fav food..Looks so nice and yummy dear.

    Reply
  35. Oraphan

    January 13, 2010 at 8:37 am

    Oh! That looks absolutely amazing! I love the step by step instruction, you make it easier to understand. You did such a great job on this post! Way to go, Padhu!

    Reply
  36. Babli

    January 13, 2010 at 9:07 am

    Wish you and your family a very happy and prosperous new year.
    I appreciate for your wonderful presentation. Puran poli looks delicious and yummy.

    Reply
  37. kitchen queen

    January 14, 2010 at 7:03 pm

    Lovely poli with a step by step demo.You can visit my blog and give ur comments.

    Reply
  38. chakhlere

    January 15, 2010 at 2:17 am

    Thats a new method for me…I never knew the Banana leaf method…Puran poli is my Hubby's fav.

    Reply
  39. Preety

    January 15, 2010 at 5:35 am

    nice poli recipe..and also its always nice to see step by step pics..

    Reply
  40. Fathima

    January 30, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Thanks looks yummy… love ur step by step pics…thanks for visiting my site…

    Reply
  41. Shanthi

    May 3, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Superb recipe and lovely clicks

    Reply
  42. Raksha

    June 23, 2012 at 8:16 am

    wow, this looks so cool, WIll try it for sure.

    Reply
  43. Vidhya

    November 7, 2012 at 3:18 am

    Shall I save tis lik other sweets? Or Howlong can I keep this?

    Reply
  44. Nazee Azeez

    February 4, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Hello
    Wat can i use instead of banana leaf?
    I'm in USA .. I dont find it here ..

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      February 5, 2014 at 6:45 am

      You can use a zip lock bag. Grease a plastic sheet or zip lock bag with oil and flatten the poli with your hands. After flattening the poli, gently transfer it to your hand and then place it on the tawa.

      Reply
  45. vidhya venkat

    February 7, 2014 at 4:28 am

    Hi Padhu,
    I tried your poli recipe today, it was delicious but it was little hard. I dont know what mistake I made .., could you tell me and i will rectify it?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      February 7, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      The dough should rest for a minimum of 3-4 hours. The more time it remains soaked in oil, the more softer the poli will be.

      Reply
    • vidhya venkat

      February 9, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Thank u Padhu

      Reply
  46. karthik np

    April 25, 2015 at 11:34 am

    thankqqqqqqqqqqq for the ploi

    Reply
  47. Deepthi Nag

    August 27, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Dear padhu
    Can we prepare the dough and stuffing previous night..next day morning can we prepare poli.

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 27, 2015 at 2:17 pm

      Yes, you can Deepthi. Usually I make the dough in the morning around 10 and prepare poli around 3 pm in the evening. It turns out very soft and delicious. As you want to store it overnight, keep it in the fridge. Bring it to room temperature before preparing.

      Reply
  48. Deepthi Nag

    September 9, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    Thank u padhu

    Reply
  49. Sai LAKSHMI

    December 30, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    For this bhogi going to do boli. Thank you mam.

    Reply
  50. divya

    January 4, 2016 at 5:11 am

    Hi Padhu.I am working and leave home 6am. Can I prepare the dough in the morning to prepare in the evening at 5pm? If I do that should I refrigerate it? Or if I prepare at night can I make it next day evening?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      January 4, 2016 at 6:30 am

      You can prepare the dough in the morning and make poli in the evening. Yes, you have to refrigerate the dough,if it is more than 5-6 hours. Bring it to room temperature before making polis.

      Reply
  51. Padhu Sankar

    January 12, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    If it is mushy, you can do one thing. Add a tsp of ghee and cook it along with the jaggery until it thickens. Then cool it and use it. If it is watery, you cannot do anything.

    Reply
  52. Samantha Srinivasan

    July 31, 2016 at 5:33 am

    Hi padhu,
    I have tried many of your recipes.
    Can we use wheat or millet flour instead of maida flour?

    Also while baking cookies and cake is there any substitute for baking powder?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 2, 2016 at 7:39 am

      Thank you for trying many of my recipes. You can use wheat flour or millet flour but that will alter the taste of the boli/poli. As baking powder acts as a leavening agent,I don't think there is a substitute for baking powder other than baking soda.

      Reply
  53. Malathy

    September 1, 2016 at 6:22 am

    Nice poli recipe… Wonderfully described the method. Can you give the recipe for Jeera Poli

    Reply
  54. sunilsharma9964

    November 5, 2016 at 11:00 am

    I tried it today..it was tasty but it was bit elastic….like rubber it had become….i had kept the dough for 4 hrs to rest and then prepared.. i dont know what may be the mistake..please help

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      November 6, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      Tips to prevent poli from becoming elastic or like rubber –
      1. The dough should sit for 4-5 hours. The more it soaks in oil, the softer the poli/boli.
      2. You should add the needed oil.
      3. You should make thin bolis and not thick.

      Reply
  55. Sofi Raja

    November 8, 2016 at 7:16 pm

    Hi Padhu,
    I tried your poli recipe today, it was delicious. My hubby and kids enjoyed. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipe. God bless you and your family.

    Reply
  56. Kavitha

    January 13, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    Hi, tried making your pura poli!!! The only modification was I added a lil extra coconut cos I love the crunchiness and flavor it adds. It was incredible! Thank you so much!!! Happy bhogi and pongal!!!!

    Reply
  57. suji

    March 27, 2017 at 9:05 am

    Hi padhu,
    very tempting polis.try it out tomorrow

    Reply
  58. Radha Zen

    October 7, 2017 at 5:48 am

    For making the bolis softer heat oil in the kadai and add it to the flour before kneading it. and knead the flour. The bolis will become softer.

    Reply
  59. Bhooma Sampath

    January 14, 2019 at 5:42 am

    Followed your recipe to the dot and it tasted awesome. Thanks for the recipe. Happy Pongal.

    Reply
  60. Glory Paul

    April 13, 2019 at 5:54 pm

    Tried your recipe..it was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much

    Reply
  61. Aarthi Vinod

    September 2, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Hi Padhu…
    You are just amazing… I am following recipes obly from you for the past 3 or 4 years… And had undoubtedly excelled in my cooking with your guidance.. Thanks so much.. Was really really helpful… Keep up the good work and please continue to post new recipies.. Chinese.. Continental… Many more..

    Reply
  62. Abirami Upendra

    June 2, 2021 at 2:10 pm

    Hi Padhu,
    Not only me, but my whole family love your recipes. Whatever dish I want to try, I’ll come straight to yiur blog only. Each and every recipe is a win win only.
    Coming to poli, I did everything to the dot, my poli turned crisp and hard. I soaked the dough for 6 hours. I tried both ways of flattening with oil and also rolled out dusting with flour and they were thin too. Still they turned crispy. Where am I going wrong Padhu?

    Reply

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