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Thursday, March 31, 2016

B - Bobbatlu/Puran Poli - Andhra Style

Bobbatlu are a sweet dish made with Chana dal and gud/jaggery/bellam as the filling and the outer part is made with maida/all purpose flour.
In Andhra, the filling is called purnam. Using ghee generously will enhance the flavor of the sweet. I personally go with a smaller serving rather than compromising on the taste...😉

Preparation Time: 30 minutes + 20 minutes 
Cook Time: 2 minutes per bobbattu 
Serves : 5-6

Ingredients:

For Purnam/Filling:
Chana Dal/Senagapappu: 1 cup
Water: 2 cups 
Jaggery/Bellam : 1 cup
Elachi/Green cardamom: 3

For Outerlayer:
Maida/All purpose flour: 2 cups 
Sooji / Rava : 2 tablespoons 
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon 
Water : 300 ml
Oil : 1 teaspoon 

Method:
Wash and pressure cook the Chana dal for 4-5 whistles. Cool it off and press with a spatula to make a smooth paste. 
Add jaggery, Elachi powder and put it on the stove and cook until it forms into a ball. About 20-25 minutes. Let it cool of for at least 30 minutes.

Mix all ingredients for the Outerlayer and keep aside.

Now take the filling and make golf ball size balls. Take the maida ball, and make big lemon size balls.
Press them into a small puri with your hands, place the filling, close it and place it on a greased sheet and press into a 6-8" diameter.
Heat a tawa, place the bobbattu on it, fry each side for 30 seconds and add ghee on each side and fry till golden brown.
Serve hot with some more ghee.


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25 comments:

  1. Such a classic recipe. Reminds me of festivals and celebrations. Great choice for 'B'.

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  2. Puran poli looks very delicious.Nic recipe for the letter.

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  3. what a wonderful recipe choice for B. Absolutely love boli and I wish to eat some right away.

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  4. We make puram with pesaru pappu and sugar. Nice choice for B.

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  5. The poli looks delicious, here in Gujarat they use pigeon pea instead of chana dal, rest is all the same. lovely step by step pics.

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  6. I love Puran Puri and this recipe makes me want it right away :) Awesome dish!

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  7. Delicious looking bobbatlu Amara. Very well made.

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  8. One of my most fav recipes of all time. Love the step wise presentation..

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  9. A classic indian recipe, a generous drizzle of ghee, it will be divine!

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  10. A classic indian recipe, a generous drizzle of ghee, it will be divine!

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  11. What a delightful choice..I love poli...good one..

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  12. Such a traditional and delicious choice, my favorite too..

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  13. nice puran poli....and new name for me

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  14. I somehow was hoping u wud present bobbatlu..very well made .. One of my fav that Amma makes

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  15. This is a classic recipe.And yes, indulging in a smaller quantity is better than compromising on the quantity of ghee :)

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  16. Irresistible bobbatlu, i can have these ultimate polis anytime of the day, so tempting they are.

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  17. I think every state has a similar version of this puran poli!! Such a traditional sweet dish!

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  18. A classic recipe indeed. Ugadi is not complete without these at our place :)

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  19. I second Harini.. Ugadi is not complete without this obbattu as we say in kannada.. yummy recipe for day 2

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  20. nice recipe. That too with Ugadhi coming up, I know Ugadhi is incomplete without obbattu or bobbatlu :)

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  21. My father absolutely loves this dish. My own trial hasnt been that good though!

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  22. what a delicious filling - must bne so delicious

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  23. Thank you so much for all your lovely comments gals:)

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  24. That is a classic recipe. Loved the step by step pics. Looks awesome

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