Bobbatlu (Puran Poli) Recipe

Bobbatlu, also known as Puran Poli, is a popular sweet flatbread made during festive occasions in South India. It consists of a sweet lentil filling encased in a soft and thin wheat dough. Here's a recipe to make Bobbatlu:



**Ingredients:**


For the Dough:

- 1 cup wheat flour

- A pinch of salt

- Water for kneading


For the Filling (Puran):

- 1 cup chana dal (split Bengal gram), soaked for a few hours

- 1 cup jaggery, grated

- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder

- 2 tablespoons ghee


**Instructions:**


**Preparing the Filling (Puran):**


1. **Cooking the Chana Dal:**

   - Drain the soaked chana dal and cook it in a pressure cooker with enough water until it's soft and cooked through. Drain any excess water.


2. **Making the Puran:**

   - In a pan, heat ghee. Add the cooked chana dal and grated jaggery. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and becomes a cohesive mass.


3. **Adding Flavor:**

   - Add cardamom powder and mix well. Remove from heat and let the puran cool down.


**Preparing the Dough:**


1. **Making the Dough:**

   - In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add water and knead to form a soft and pliable dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes.


**Assembling and Cooking:**


1. **Dividing the Dough and Puran:**

   - Divide the dough and the puran (filling) into equal-sized portions. The number of portions will depend on the desired size of the bobbatlu.


2. **Rolling the Dough:**

   - Take a portion of the dough and flatten it into a small disc. Place a portion of the puran in the center of the disc.


3. **Sealing the Filling:**

   - Carefully gather the edges of the dough disc to encase the filling and seal it completely.


4. **Flattening the Bobbatlu:**

   - Gently flatten the stuffed dough ball using your palms or a rolling pin to form a thin flatbread.


5. **Cooking:**

   - Heat a tawa or griddle. Place the flattened bobbatlu on the tawa and cook on medium heat. Flip and cook both sides until they are golden brown and cooked.


6. **Applying Ghee (Optional):**

   - You can apply a little ghee on both sides of the cooked bobbatlu for added flavor and softness.


**Serve:**

Serve Bobbatlu (Puran Poli) warm with a drizzle of ghee. It's often enjoyed with a dollop of milk or a scoop of ice cream as well.


**Note:** Bobbatlu should be cooked on medium heat to ensure even cooking and a soft texture.


Enjoy the delightful and traditional Bobbatlu, a sweet treat that's loved by many!

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