Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (maida)
  • 1 tablespoon (14g) ghee or unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Water, as needed (approximately 1/2 cup or 120ml)
  • 1 cup (200g) yellow split peas (chana dal), soaked for 30 minutes
  • 3/4 cup (150g) jaggery, grated (or dark brown sugar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 1 tablespoon ghee

Instructions:

  1. Combine all-purpose flour, ghee, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Gradually add water, kneading to form a soft, pliable dough. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse the soaked chana dal.
  4. Cook dal in boiling water until soft, about 25 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  5. Combine cooked dal with jaggery and cardamom in a blender or food processor. Blend until a coarse mixture forms.
  6. Heat ghee in a pan and sauté the filling for a few minutes to incorporate flavors. Let it cool to room temperature.
  7. Divide the dough into equal balls (about 8 pieces).
  8. Roll each dough ball into a small disc. Place a spoonful of filling in the center.
  9. Gather the edges of the dough to enclose the filling and pinch to seal.
  10. Gently flatten the filled ball and roll out into a thin circle.
  11. Heat a griddle or tava over medium heat.
  12. Cook each flatbread for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly puffed. Brush with ghee if desired.
  13. Serve warm with a dollop of ghee or alongside a side of milk or sweetened yogurt.