Instructions

• 1 Make the dough: Combine whole wheat flour, salt, and oil. Add water gradually and knead into a soft, pliable dough. Rest for 30 minutes.
• 2 Cook chana dal in a pressure cooker until soft but not mushy (3–4 whistles). Drain any excess water.
• 3 Heat ghee in a pan. Add cooked dal and jaggery. Stir and cook until the mixture thickens and comes together. Mix in cardamom and nutmeg powder. Let it cool, then mash or blend into a smooth filling.
• 4 Divide the dough and filling into equal portions. Roll out a small dough ball, place filling in the center, gather edges, and seal.
• 5 Gently roll into a flat disc (like a stuffed paratha), dusting with flour as needed.
• 6 Heat a tawa (griddle). Cook each poli on medium heat with a little ghee until golden brown on both sides.
• 7 Serve warm with a drizzle of ghee or alongside a glass of milk.