Sweet Boli Recipe - A Must-Have For Onam
Indian
Easy
Dessert
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Boli: Thiruvananthapuram’s Must-Have Onam Sweet
Boli
90 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
If you think no meal is complete without a sweet ending, then you must try Boli, a popular sweet flatbread from Kerala. Traditionally paired with payasam and served at weddings and festivals like Onam, Boli gets its signature yellow color due to the turmeric powder. It also resembles the popular Maharashtrian puran poli – the two primarily differ in texture, but not much in terms of ingredients.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cupsChana Dal
2 cupsSugar
2 cupsWater
2.5 cupsAll-purpose flour (Maida)
½ cupsRice flour
½ tsp(optional)Turmeric powder
¾ cupSesame oil (refer notes)
3 Cardamom (seeds crushed)
2 tbspGhee
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Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions
Cover a plate with a banana leaf and place the folded polis one after the other.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions
Traditionally, the crisp poli is served with a rich, creamy payasam for a delightful contrast.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions
Lightly brush the poli with ghee or sprinkle crushed pistachios on top before serving.
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