Thengai Poli Recipe - Coconut Poli Recipe

Step 1

To begin making the Thengai Poli Recipe first sieve the wheat flour and salt together in a large mixing bowl

Step 2

Add  water a little at a time to knead to make a soft dough

Step 3

Adding enough water is critical, so the dough is soft and pliable

Step 4

Add ghee and knead again

Step 5

Knead the dough well  to form a smooth dough

Step 6

Once done make a smooth ball of the dough, cover the bowl and keep aside for 2 hours

Step 7

In the meanwhile, prepare the sweet coconut filling

Step 8

To do this, first heat a pan and add 1 teaspoon ghee

Step 9

Next add the grated coconut, cardamom powder and palm jaggery to it

Step 10

Stir well on a low flame for 5-8 mins till all the moisture is absorbed and the coconut mix comes together with the jaggery

Step 11

Once the poli filling mixture has come together, turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool

Step 12

When it has cooled, divide it into equal sized portions and form balls the size of medium lemons

Step 13

Now, take the dough that’s been resting and divide it into equal sized portions

Step 14

Keeping a little flour for dusting handy on a plate; roll out the dough into 3 inch diameter circles

Step 15

Place a portion of the filling (puran) mixture into the center of the circle

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Bring edges of the circle towards the center and fold over to cover the entire filling; making sure the edges are all sealed well by pinching them together if there is any opening

Step 17

Flatten the stuffed poli; dust the dough in a little flour and roll gently into a 5 to 6 inch diameter circle taking care not to put too much pressure as the filling can come out of the dough

Step 18

The Thengai Poli should be thin and not thick

Step 19

Once done, we will proceed to cook the poli

Step 20

Preheat an iron skillet on medium high; place the rolled poli’s onto the skillet to cook until golden brown on both sides

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You can cook the poli's with ghee to give it a richer taste and flavor

Step 22

Repeat the above process for all the remaining dough and puran portions and serve hot

Step 23

You may store the Thengai Poli in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, once they have cooled

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They will keep well for a week at least

Step 25

However, if you are serving them on the same day, allow them to remain at room temperature

Step 26

Thengai Poli if refrigerated is served by bringing it back to room temperature, slightly warming them in the microwave and served with a dollop of homemade ghee

Step 27

Serve Thengai Poli for festivals such as Diwali, Navratri or even Janmashtami

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