Karupatti thengai poli recipe, Coconut poli

How to make Karupatti thengai poli with step by step images

1. In a bowl add maida, salt and oil. Mix everything well and add water gradually to it and knead it into a soft dough. Then add 1 tbsp oil to the dough so that it becomes even softer. Keep the dough aside for 40 minutes to 1 hour. The more the rest time the better will be the dough.
   
2. In a pan add palm jaggery/ Karupatti and water mix it well and when palm jaggery is completely dissolved put off the flame. Remember pure palm jaggery does not dissolve quickly. Pour the jaggery syrup through a strainer to get rid of dirt and sand. This step is a must so don’t skip it.
   
3. In a pan add grated coconut and karupatti mixture. Mix well and then add cardamom powder. Mix well and when the mixture becomes thick and has poornam appearance remove from flame and allow it to cool. Now divide the dough into equal size balls. Also divide the coconut stuffing into equal size portions/ balls.
   
4. Now take a ziploc cover or banana leaf and apply some oil over it. Place small ball of dough in it and flatten it with your fingers.
5. Now place a small portion (around a tbsp) of karupatti thengai stuffing in the centre of the dough and pleat it well and seal it so that the stuffing stays inside. Now apply some oil in your fingers and flatten it again into round shape/ use a rolling pin to flatten it. Keep this aside and start making the rest of the poli.
   
6. Heat a tawa and place the poli from ziploc to your palm and place the coconut poli gently on the tawa and drizzle ghee around it. When you see brown spots on one side flip it carefully and cook till done.