Sattu Puran Poli for Protein-Rich Celebrations

Festivals bring joy, tradition, and the comfort of wholesome food. What better way to celebrate than with the timeless Puran Poli?

This sweet, spiced flatbread pairs protein-rich lentils and mineral-packed jaggery, drizzled with A2 ghee for added flavor and nourishment. It’s a delicious balance of tradition and nutrition, perfect for mindful indulgence this festive season.

Try this Puran Poli recipe, which is extremely nutritious and delicious. 

Serves: 6

Preparation time: 30 minutes 

Total time: 45 minutes 

For Puran:

• 1 cup organic jaggery (250ml)
• 1 cup chana dal/split Bengal gram, skinned and soaked for 12 to 14 hours with the water changed every 6 to 7 hours
• 3 cups of water to pressure cook the chana dal
• 2 tsp ghee, A2 ghee
• 1 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tsp fennel powder
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

For the Poli (roti):

• 1.5 cups ragi and sattu mix flour 
• 4 tbsp ghee, A2 ghee
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp organic turmeric
• Water, as required to knead the dough

Method

To make the Puran:

1. Rinse the soaked chana dal/split Bengal gram. Once done, pressure cook for 7 whistles.
2. Heat ghee in a pan. Add nutmeg powder, cardamom powder, and fennel powder, and sauté for a few seconds till it releases an aroma.
3. Add in the cooked chana dal and organic jaggery. Stir this on a low flame until the mixture is completely dry. Turn off the heat once done.
4. Let it cool. Mash the Puran well and keep it aside.

Preparing the Poli (roti):

1. Take a medium-sized ball from the dough prepared. Roll it to 3 inches in circumference.
2. Place the Puran mixture in the centre.
3. Bring the edges together and join them.
4. Sprinkle some flour and start rolling the dough till a medium size poli is made.
5. On a heated tava, spread some ghee and place the poli, face down.
6. Once brown, flip it over and cook the other side by applying ghee.
7. Ensure it doesn’t burn. A good sign of a well-made Puran poli is that it will puff up.
8. Serve hot with a little ghee.

Notes:

• Soaking chana dal for 12 to 14 hours releases the phytic acid and makes it easier to digest.
• Cardamom is an excellent spice to relieve digestive issues. Nutmeg is a natural immunity booster, and fennel powder has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Organic jaggery is loaded with antioxidants and minerals.
• Ragi plus sattu mix provides a different nutritional profile, rich in calcium, protein, iron and dietary fiber.

Nutritional Information per serving 

Total Calories: 200 kcal 

Total Carbohydrates: 30.2g

Total Protein: 10.2g 

Total Fat: 5.6g

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