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.