Sweet Boli | Trivandrum Sadhya Boli
This dal, a South Indian delicacy, holds a special place in the hearts of many, particularly in the southernmost part of Kerala, Trivandrum.
Ingredientsfor 15 servings
- 2 cup Bengal gram Kadalapariappu
- 2 cup Sugar
- 11/2 cup Allpurpose flour Maida
- 1/2 cup Gingelly oil
- Nutmeg powder Few pinches, Jathikka
- Kesari powder for yellow colour
- Rice flour for spreading on board
- Ghee (for frying
Preparation
Step 1
Boil the gram with plenty of water. When nicely cooked, strain.
Step 2
Add water once again, boil & drain.
Step 3
Add sugar & nutmeg powder to the cooked gram & keep on low heat till the mixture becomes semi solid. Stir constantly.
Step 4
Remove from fire & grind to a fine paste.
Step 5
Add kesari powder to the maida flour and with a little water and make into a dough.
Step 6
Pour gingelly oil into the dough & knead it until it becomes very soft. Set aside for 2 or more hours.
Step 7
Make equal number of balls with the dough & the gram mixture.
Step 8
Get a ball of gram, cover it with maida ball & turn onto a floured board (rice flour to be used on the board) & roll out as thinly as possible.
Step 9
Apply a little ghee on griddle & fry (like we do for chappatis) the boli on it.
Tip
When working with jaggery, always melt and strain it first. Even the best quality jaggery has some grit that needs to be removed.
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