Dhal Poli (பருப்பு போளி)

I have already shared how to make "Coconut Poli" (தேங்காய் போளி) long ago. Today, let us see how to make another type of poli called "Dhal Poli" (பருப்பு போளி).  

Ingredients:

For dhal filling:

Bengal gram dhal - 100 ml measure or ½ cup

Powdered jaggery - 100 ml measure or ½ cup

Cardamom - 2 no, powdered

Grated coconut - 1 tablespoon

For outer layer:

Maida or all purpose flour - 150 ml measure or ¾ cup

Salt - a generous pinch

Oil - as needed

Turmeric powder - ⅛ teaspoon

Ghee - for cooking

 

Method:

Dhal Filling: Wash and pressure cook Bengal gram dhal with 100 ml of water for 7 minutes. Mash the cooked dhal. Mix with other ingredients in a kadai and cook on low flame till the contents become a mass. Remove from fire and allow it to cool. Divide the filling into 12 equal parts. Keep aside.

Outer layer: Mix maida, salt and turmeric powder in a bowl, add required water and knead into a soft dough. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and knead well. Divide into 12 equal parts and shape them into balls.

How to make poli: Place a dough ball on a plate. Apply oil on it and flatten into a 4" circle using your fingers. Place a part of the filling in the center and bring the edges of the dough layer together on top of the filling. Press down and gently flatten into a 8" circle by applying oil on the surface. Repeat the process with the remaining dough balls.

Place the poli on a pre-heated tava. Apply ghee along the edges and cook till brown spots appear on both sides. Serve hot as a snack or as part of the feast menu.

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