Coconut and Paneer Puranpoli, Protein Rich Recipes
by Tarla Dalal
Coconut and paneer puranpoli, an unusual but delectable variation of the traditional puranpoli, this sweet delicacy is a must try.
All those with a sweet tooth will go gaga over this because it is not only yummy but also healthy and protein-rich. Ensure you cook the paneer well till it is dry, so that the stuffing is not soggy.
Coconut and Paneer Puranpoli, Protein Rich Recipes recipe - How to make Coconut and Paneer Puranpoli, Protein Rich Recipes
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 6 puranpolis
For The Dough
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
3/4 tsp oil
For The Stuffing
1 tsp ghee
1/2 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese)
3/4 cup freshly grated coconut
2 tbsp powdered mixed nuts (almonds , cahewnuts and pistachio nuts)
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
Other Ingredients
1/4 tsp oil for kneading
whole wheat (gehun) flour
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1 tbsp ghee for cooking
Method
For the dough
For the stuffing
How to proceed
For the dough
- For the dough
- Combine the wheat flour and ½ tsp of oil in a bowl and knead into a loose dough adding enough water. Cover with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Knead again using the remaining ¼ tsp of oil till smooth and keep aside.
For the stuffing
- For the stuffing
- Heat ½ tsp of ghee in a non-stick pan, add the paneer and sauté on a medium flame till all the moisture evaporates and paneer becomes dry. Keep aside to cool.
- Heat the remaining ½ tsp of ghee in the same pan, add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame till it turns light pink in colour. Keep aside to cool.
- Add the paneer, powdered nuts, sugar and cardamom powder and mix well. Divide it into 6 equal portions and keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll out a portion into a 75 mm (3”) diameter circle using little flour for rolling.
- Place a portion of the stuffing in the centre of the circle, bring the edges in the centre and seal tightly.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds and roll out again into a 125 mm (5”) diameter circle using a little flour for rolling.
- Cook on a tava (griddle) using ½ tsp of ghee till light brown spots appear on both the sides.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 5 more puranpolis. Serve immediately.
Nutrient values per puranpoli
| Energy | 309 cal |
| Protein | 5.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 95.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Fat | 17.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 10.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 221.8 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 13.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 106.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 41.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 153.6 mg |
| Sodium | 45.5 mg |
| Potassium | 131.7 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
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Paneer combined with coconut to make puranpoli... nice idea... my kids loved it.. quite quick to make and doesn''t require any accompaniment.