Рецепт Carrot Poli (Bobbatlu/ Puran Poli with Carrot Halwa Filling)
For the Dough:
- All purpose flour - ¾cup
- Atta/ Whole wheat flour - ½cup
- Salt - a pinch
- Ghee - 1tbsp
- For the Carrot Halwa filling:
- Carrot - 2 medium, finely grated
- Sugar - ½cup (adjust as per taste preference)
- Ghee - 2tbsp
- Milk - ½cup+3tbsp
- Condensed milk - 2tbsp (optional)
- Ground Cardamom - ¼tsp
- Saffron - a pinch
Method:
In a small bowl, combine saffron strands and 3tbsp warm milk. Set aside for couple of minutes.
Make Dough: Combine all the ingredients for dough in a mixing bowl and add 1tbsp saffron milk. Rub the saffron milk into the flour. Add just enough water and knead into a soft pliable dough. Knead for a few minutes to get a nice glossy dough that doesn't stick to the fingers. Cover and set aside for at least 30 minutes.
Make Carrot Halwa: Heat 2tbsp ghee in a pan, add the grated carrot and cook on medium flame, stirring frequently, until the carrot doesn't smell raw anymore, about 5~6 minutes.
Next add the remaining 2tbsp saffron milk and the ½cup of milk. Bring to a simmer then lower the heat and cook covered till carrot is tender, this takes about 12~15 minutes.
Add sugar and condensed milk. Cook till the mixture starts to thicken, about 15~18 minutes. Add the ground cardamom, mix well and cook till the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan. Remove from heat and cool completely.
Make Bobbatlu/ Polis: Divide the dough and filling into 8 equal pieces. Spread the dough into a 3" disc and place the filling in the center. Pull the dough over the filling to encase it completely. Roll into a ball and flatten into a disc in the palm. Then place it on a lightly greased aluminum foil or plastic wrap and spread it out into a 5~6" round circle. Make sure that the polis are uniform in thickness.
Heat a griddle/ tawa on medium heat, cook the polis until light brown spots form on both sides, this takes about 2 minutes per side. Keep the polis warm while repeating the process for the rest of the dough & filling. Serve warm with extra ghee!!