Sweet Boli- Sweet Flatbread

Boli looks similar to the Chappati’s/ Roti’s that we usually have. Boli prepared with channa dal/ split chickpeas and Jaggery.

Preparation time:- 25 minutes

Ingredients Required:-

1. Chickpeas/Chanadal- 1 cup

2. Shredded Coconut- 3/4th cup

3. Jaggery- 1 cup

4. Maida- 1 cup

5. Turmeric- 1 spoon

6. More love

For the filling

-Soak the chickpeas overnight. Filter the chickpeas and roast them well with shredded coconut, till they turn golden brown.

– Grind in a processor.

– In a Kadai, add some ghee. Mix the powdered chickpeas and make it to a paste consistency. Let it cool.

For Boli

– Meanwhile, in a vessel add 1 cup maida and turmeric. Keep adding water till they are soft in consistency and shaped in a round ball. Keep adding oil.

– Take some banana leaves, toss each leaf back and forth on the heated pan.

– Spread the boli content on the leaf and let it heat for some time.

– Add the filling in between. Roll and flatten the content till the filling is spread evenly. Keep tossing until they turn golden in color.

NOTE: Have it hot with ghee or butter spread on top. You can also dip this in hot milk.

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