Vegan Puran Poli

Elevate your festive table with this delightful and dairy-free twist on a classic Indian dessert—Vegan Puran Poli. This soft, aromatic flatbread features a luscious filling made from protein-rich chana dal, naturally sweetened with jaggery, and enhanced with the warm flavors of cardamom and nutmeg. Encased in a golden, flaky whole wheat dough lightly brushed with coconut oil, this guilt-free vegan treat is both hearty and indulgent. Ready in just over an hour, it's perfect for celebrations or a sweet snack any day. Serve it warm with a drizzle of coconut milk or a dollop of vegan butter for an irresistibly wholesome finish. Keywords: vegan puran poli, vegan Indian sweets, plant-based festive recipes, dairy-free flatbread, eggless desserts.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Whole wheat flour
• 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Water
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 cup Chana dal (split Bengal gram)
• 1 cup Jaggery
• 0.5 teaspoons Cardamom powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg powder
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the chana dal thoroughly under running water. Then, soak it in water for about 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drain the soaked chana dal and pressure cook it with 2 cups of water for about 6-7 whistles. The dal should be soft but not mushy.

Step 3

Drain any excess water from the cooked dal and let it cool.

Step 4

In a blender or food processor, pulse the cooked dal until smooth.

Step 5

In a pan, add the smooth chana dal paste with jaggery and cook on low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and the jaggery melts.

Step 6

Add cardamom powder and nutmeg powder to the mixture, and continue cooking until the filling begins to leave the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and let it cool.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, turmeric powder, salt, and water. Knead into a soft dough, adding coconut oil gradually to make it pliable.

Step 8

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.

Step 9

Divide the dough and the filling each into 8 equal portions.

Step 10

Roll one portion of the dough into a small disc. Place a portion of the filling in the center and fold the edges over the filling to cover it completely.

Step 11

Gently flatten the ball and roll it out into a round disc of about 6-7 inches in diameter. Use a little flour to prevent sticking.

Step 12

Heat a griddle or tawa over medium heat. Cook the rolled puran poli until lightly golden on one side. Flip and cook the other side, brushing lightly with coconut oil until golden brown spots appear.

Step 13

Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 14

Serve the vegan puran poli warm, ideally with a side of coconut milk or vegan butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3014.9

Total Fat 71.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1371.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 548.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 63.9g	0%
Total Sugars 251.3g
Protein 70.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 713.0mg	0%
Iron 34.5mg	0%
Potassium 4069.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.7%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 70.3%