This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed on September 19, which falls on a Tuesday, an auspicious day to venerate Lord Ganesha. Post the 10-day festivities, the Ganesh Visarjan will take place on Anant Chaturdashi on September 28. This festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a grand celebration where devotees offer prayers and prepare special dishes for bhog (offering). Ganesh Chaturthi is dedicated to commemorating the birth of Lord Ganesha. While modak remains the most popular food item prepared during this festival, we bring you a bhog recipe for one of the days of the festival. Health Benefits of the Low-Calorie Ukadiche Modak.

Puranpoli: Puranpoli is a very popular sweet flatbread in India, and the ways to prepare it differ across regions. The Puran refers to the rich dal and jaggery stuffing, which is covered in white flour and is often relished with ghee. 

Puran Poli Ingredients (Approximate 4 servings)

  • 1 cup blanched chana dal

  • 2 tablespoon ghee

  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds powder

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • salt as required

  • 1/2 teaspoon refined oil

  • 1 cup powdered jaggery

  • 1 teaspoon powdered green cardamom

  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/4 cup water

Watch the Video to See Puranpoli Recipe and Making: 

Making puranpoli takes time, especially making the filling. So, it is best to begin your preparations well in advance amidst the festive frenzy. Ensure you have all the ingredients available to begin making the sweets early in the day. Depending on the number of guests, you can increase/reduce the ingredient quantities. Ganesh Chaturthi 2023 Bhog for 10 Days: Lord Ganesha's Favourite Food To Prepare As Prasad.

Nowadays, readymade Puran Polis are easily available in the market just in time for the festival. But the ones you make at home carry a special taste and the satisfaction of making something dedicated to your favourite God. We hope the above video helps you to make this delicious sweet.

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