Coconut Poli(Coconut Jaggery Flatbreads)

My first try at poli or bobbatlu which is traditionally filled channa dal, jaggery and coconut but this coconut jaggery recipe are pretty popular too! Try and enjoy !

Vegetarian

Serving Size : 6-8 medium sized poli

Prep ⏰: 5 mins | Cook ⏰ : 30 mins

Ingredients

For Dough

2 cups all purpose flour / maida

1 tsp turmeric powder

2-3 tbsp clarified butter/ ghee

a pinch of salt

water as required, to knead dough

For Filling

1 1/2 cups dry coconut (I used sweetened flakes)

1 1/4 cups jaggery

1/2 tsp cardamom powder

pinch of nutmeg

2 tsp ghee

a pinch of salt

#coconut #poli

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl take all-purpose flour and add turmeric powder, about 2 tbsp of ghee, about 2 tsp of salt and mix well.

• Add some water and knead the mixture into soft dough.

• Add 1/2 tbsp ghee and knead again for 3-4 minutes. Rest the dough for 10-20 minutes covered with damp cloth.

• While the dough is resting, start on coconut filling. In a pan, heat 1 tsp of ghee and add coconut flakes. Keep stirring till the flakes a golden brown and set it aside to cool.

• In same pan, add 3-4 cup water and add jaggery to it. Bring the mixture to boil and add coconut, cardamom powder, nutmeg and mix well.

• Keep stirring the mixture till it forms into a think paste. Set it aside to cool.

• Now similar to making stuffed parathas, take a small ball of dough, spread it a bit with your thumb to make a cup like shape and add the coconut mixture. Cover the mixture and make it into a ball again.

• Now on hard surface, using a rolling pin, flatten the ball into thin polis or paratha/tortillas. Use flour or ghee to help with rolling.

• Now on a hot griddle, put some ghee and cook both sides poli on medium low till they are golden brown. Serve hot and enjoy this sweetness !