DessertVegetarianMaharashtraFood & CuisineVegetarian
Puran Poli
A traditional Maharashtrian sweet flatbread stuffed with a sweet lentil filling, often prepared during festivals.
Region
Maharashtra
Type
Dessert
Spice Level
🌶️ (1/5)
Diet
Vegetarian
Where to Try
Pune, Mumbai, and during festive celebrations in Maharashtrian households.
Puran Poli is a beloved sweet dish in Maharashtra, especially during festivals like Holi and Gudi Padwa. It is a flatbread made from wheat flour (poli) stuffed with 'puran'—a sweet paste made from chana dal and jaggery or sugar, flavored with cardamom and nutmeg. It is served hot with a smear of ghee or sometimes with a bowl of milk or a spicy curry called Katachi Amti.