Pista Cashewnut Poli / Nuts Puran Poli
Pista Cashewnut Poli, also known as Nuts Puran Poli, is a popular sweet dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is typically made during festivals and special occasions.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Semolina
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Pistachios
- 1/2 cup Cashew nuts
- 1 cup Jaggery
- 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
- for frying Ghee
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, semolina, and ghee. Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough. Cover and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- In a pan, roast pistachios and cashew nuts until lightly golden. Allow them to cool and then grind them into a coarse powder.
- In the same pan, melt jaggery over low heat until it turns into a syrup-like consistency. Add the ground nut powder, cardamom powder, and nutmeg powder. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Divide the dough and the filling into equal portions. Roll out each dough portion into a small circle. Place a portion of the filling in the center and seal the edges by bringing them together. Roll it out gently into a thin bread.
- Heat a griddle or tawa and cook each bread on both sides, applying ghee, until golden brown.
- Serve the Pista Cashewnut Poli warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.