Puran Poli Recipe – A Traditional Sweet Made Perfect with Hari Keshri Oil

Puran Poli Recipe – A Traditional Sweet Made Perfect with Hari Keshri Oil

Some recipes don’t just satisfy hunger — they carry memories, festivals, and generations within them. Puran Poli is one such timeless Indian sweet. Soft on the outside, richly sweet inside, and delicately aromatic, Puran Poli is a festive favorite across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, and parts of South India.

In this recipe, we prepare classic Puran Poli using Hari Keshri Oil, ensuring perfect softness, even cooking, and a light, wholesome finish — just the way traditional sweets should be enjoyed today.

Why Use Hari Keshri Oil for Puran Poli?

While ghee is often used, cooking with Hari Keshri Oil offers a balanced alternative:

  1. Maintains soft texture without greasiness
  2. Neutral flavor that lets jaggery & cardamom shine
  3. Lighter on digestion, ideal for festive meals
  4. Consistent quality for traditional Indian cooking

Ingredients (Makes 8–10 Polis)

For the Puran (Filling):

  1. Chana dal – 1 cup
  2. Jaggery (grated) – ¾ cup
  3. Cardamom powder – ½ teaspoon
  4. Nutmeg powder – a pinch (optional)

For the Dough:

  1. Whole wheat flour – 1½ cups
  2. Salt – a pinch
  3. Water – as needed
  4. Hari Keshri Oil – 2 tablespoons (for kneading & resting)

For Cooking:

  1. Hari Keshri Oil – for roasting

Step-by-Step Puran Poli Recipe

Step 1: Cook the Chana Dal

Wash and pressure cook chana dal until soft but not mushy. Drain excess water completely.

Mash or grind the dal to a smooth consistency.

Step 2: Prepare the Puran

Heat the mashed dal in a pan. Add jaggery and cook on low flame until it melts and blends evenly.

Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan.
Add cardamom and nutmeg powder. Let it cool and divide into equal portions.

Step 3: Knead the Dough

In a bowl, mix wheat flour and salt. Add Hari Keshri Oil and water to form a soft, elastic dough.

Cover and rest the dough for at least 20–30 minutes — this ensures soft polis.

Step 4: Assemble the Puran Poli

Take a dough ball, flatten slightly, place a portion of puran in the center, and seal gently.

Roll carefully into a thin disc using light pressure.

Step 5: Cook to Perfection

Heat a tawa on medium flame. Cook the poli, flipping gently.

Apply a little Hari Keshri Oil on both sides and roast until golden brown spots appear and the poli puffs slightly.

Serving Suggestions

  1. Serve hot with warm milk or katachi amti
  2. Perfect for festivals like Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Gudi Padwa
  3. Best enjoyed fresh, straight off the tawa

Chef’s Tip

Resting the dough with Hari Keshri Oil makes rolling easier and prevents cracking.
Always cook on medium heat for evenly cooked, soft Puran Polis.

Final Note

Puran Poli is more than a sweet — it’s a celebration of tradition. By using Hari Keshri Oil, you keep the essence authentic while making it lighter and more suitable for modern kitchens.

Bring home tradition, warmth, and purity — one poli at a time.

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