Description
Traditional Tilachi Poli is a sweet Maharashtrian flatbread filled with roasted sesame seeds, jaggery, and warm spices. Soft whole wheat dough wraps around the rich nutty filling for a festive and comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons white poppy seeds
- 1 cup grated jaggery
- 1 tablespoon chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 tablespoon peanuts (roasted and ground, optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups whole wheat flour (sieved)
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (for rolling)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk (lukewarm, plus more if needed)
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons ghee
Instructions
- To make the filling, roast the sesame seeds in a medium pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a bowl.
- In the same pan, roast the chickpea flour for 1 minute on low to medium heat and add it to the sesame seeds.
- Roast the poppy seeds for 1 to 2 minutes and transfer them to the same bowl. Let all roasted ingredients cool completely.
- Grate the jaggery using a grater or food processor.
- Add the roasted sesame seeds, besan, poppy seeds, peanuts, cardamom, and nutmeg to the food processor with the jaggery. Process for 1 to 2 minutes until finely ground and evenly combined.
- To make the dough, combine whole wheat flour, saffron, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add lukewarm milk gradually and knead into a soft dough. Add oil and knead again until smooth. Cover and rest for 20 minutes.
- Knead the dough again for 2 minutes and divide into 12 to 15 dough balls.
- Dip one dough ball lightly in dry flour and roll into a 4-inch circle.
- Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of filling in the center. Gather the edges to seal the filling inside.
- Flatten gently, dust with flour, and roll carefully into a 5 to 6-inch circle.
- Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat and cook the poli on both sides until golden brown spots appear.
- Apply a few drops of ghee on both sides while cooking. Remove and keep warm.
- Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Serve warm.
Notes
- Roasting the sesame seeds properly enhances the nutty flavor.
- Use gentle pressure while rolling to prevent the filling from spilling out.
- Tilachi Poli tastes best served warm with extra ghee.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 poli
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
