Puran poli

Instructions

1. Cook the lentils in three times their volume of water for 35 minutes until they crush easily, then drain them.
2. Mash the cooked lentils into a smooth purée, then add the jaggery, cardamom and nutmeg.
3. Cook this filling over medium heat, stirring, until it is dry and pulls away from the pan, then let it cool and shape into 8 balls.
4. Mix the flour, salt, oil and lukewarm water to form a soft dough. Let it rest for 20 minutes under a cloth.
5. Divide the dough into 8 portions, flatten each one and place a ball of filling in the centre.
6. Close the dough around the filling and gently roll out into a 15 cm flatbread.
7. Cook each flatbread on a hot pan for 1 to 2 minutes per side, pressing it down so it browns in places.
8. Serve warm, drizzled with ghee.