Khapravarchi / Khandeshi Puranpoli | खापरावरची / खान्देशी पुरणपोळी

Khapravarchi / Khandeshi Puran Poli – Smoky, Traditional & Flavor-Packed

(खापरावरची / खान्देशी पुरणपोळी – पारंपरिक चव आणि खमंग धूरकट वासाने भरलेली)

Experience the authentic taste of rural Maharashtra with Khapravarchi Puran Poli, a beloved version of the classic sweet flatbread cooked on a clay pot lid (khapar) for a smoky and earthy aroma. This Khandeshi specialty is especially prepared during festivals like Holi, Diwali, and Padwa, and is known for its unique cooking style and rich flavor.

 Key Ingredients (साहित्य):

• Chana Dal (चना डाळ) – Base of the sweet stuffing
• Gul (गूळ) & Sakhar (साखर) – Natural sweetness
• Velchi (वेलची) & Jayfal (जायफळ) – Traditional spices
• Maida (मैदा) or Gahu (गव्हाचे पीठ) – Soft dough for rolling
• Tel / Tupa (तेल / तूप) – For softness and roasting
• Khapar (खापर) – Earthen lid adds signature smoky flavor

How It’s Made (कशी बनवतात):

The chana dal is cooked and blended with jaggery, sugar, cardamom, and nutmeg to create the puran. The outer dough is rolled thin and stuffed generously. Unlike regular puran poli, this version is roasted on an inverted clay lid over open flame, which gives it a slightly crisp texture and smoky aroma, making it truly rustic and traditional.

 Serving Suggestions:

Serve it hot with a dollop of homemade ghee, warm milk, or a side of katachi amti (कटाची आमटी). Each bite brings nostalgia and warmth from Khandesh’s kitchens.

 Why It’s Special:

Khapravarchi Puran Poli is more than just a sweet dish — it’s a celebration of tradition, simplicity, and flavor rooted in Maharashtrian rural heritage.