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Sweet Coconut and Jaggery Flatbread (Coconut Poli)
Today, I will share with you an amazing healthy recipe that is not only delicious but also packed with numerous health benefits. It's a dish that everyone enjoys, and I especially love it, as do my friends.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl for kneading the dough.
- Non-Stick Pan for roasting the coconut and making the stuffing.
- Rolling Pin for rolling out the dough into discs.
- Tawa or griddle for cooking the poli.
- Spoon for stirring and drizzling oil/ghee.
- Plate for cooling the coconut-jaggery mixture.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons for accurate measurement of ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- 4 tsps oil + for drizzling
- ¾ cup scraped fresh coconut
- ½ cup jaggery powder
- ½ tsp green cardamom powder
- A pinch nutmeg powder
- Ghee for drizzling
Instructions
- Combine entire wheat flour, 2 tsp oil, and ½ glasses water and manipulate to a delicate batter. Sprinkle the remaining oil and manipulate once more. Cover and set aside for 1-2 hours.
- For the stuffing, cook coconut in a non-stick container till the dampness vanishes and turns light brilliant brown.
- Include jaggery powder, green cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and blend and cook till the jaggery softens. Exchange on to a plate and permit the blend to cool to room temperature.
- Separate the mixture into rise to parcels and shape each parcel into a ball. Stuff each ball with a parcel of the stuffing and press the edges to seal. Sprinkle oil on beat and roll into little circles.
- Warm a non-stick tawa, put the plates and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, sprinkle with ghee on both sides.
- Orchestrate on a serving plate, serve hot with ghee.
Notes
Oil/Ghee: Use pure original ghee for the best flavor and health benefits.
Storage: You can keep it at room temperature for a few days. For longer storage, use the refrigerator.
Cooking Temperature: Cook the poli on medium heat to prevent burning and achieve the best quality.
Stuffing Variation: Adjust jaggery based on your sweetness preference. You can also add chopped nuts or raisins to the coconut stuffing for added texture.
Serving Suggestions: Serve hot with a drizzle of ghee. They can also be enjoyed with yogurt or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
