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Sieve maida into a mixing bowl. Add Bombay rava, turmeric powder, salt, and ghee. Mix well.
Gradually add water and knead into a very soft, pliable dough.
Pour ghee over the dough, cover, and let it rest for at least 1 to 2 hours.
Wash chana dal thoroughly. Add water and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles until soft.
Drain excess water and grind the cooked dal to a smooth paste.
In a pan, melt jaggery with water or ghee over low heat.
Add the ground chana dal paste to the melted jaggery. Stir continuously over low-to-medium heat.
Cook until the mixture thickens and begins to leave the sides of the pan.
Mix in cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and ghee. Let it cool completely.
Roll the filling into smooth, equal-sized round balls.
Take a small portion of the rested outer dough.
Flatten the dough slightly, place the purnam ball in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
Gently press and flatten the stuffed ball using your fingers or roll with a rolling pin.
Heat a tawa over medium heat.
Transfer the rolled bobbatlu onto the hot tawa.
Cook until tiny bubbles appear, then flip it over.
Apply ghee on both sides and roast until light golden spots appear.
Remove from heat and serve warm with additional ghee.
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Adding semolina to the maida dough provides ideal elasticity and texture.
Letting the dough rest for at least 1–2 hours in ghee is essential for soft bobbatlu.
Rolling between two greaseproof paper sheets prevents sticking and makes it easy to roll thin bobbatlu.
Can I use whole wheat flour instead of maida?
Yes, but the texture will be slightly different.
How do I store leftover bobbatlu?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Can I make the filling ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the filling a day in advance and refrigerate it.
What can I use instead of jaggery?
Brown sugar can be used as a substitute, but it will alter the flavor slightly.
Is it necessary to use ghee?
Ghee adds a rich flavor, but you can use oil if preferred.
I’m Rajani, a passionate cook with over 15 years of experience creating delicious, approachable dishes. My love for food began in childhood, inspired by watching Sanjeev Kapoor’s Khana Khazana with my mom and helping her in the kitchen. On The Gourmet’s Hut, I share tried-and-tested authentic Indian recipes and quick microwave mug cake recipes perfect for busy days. My goal is to make cooking simple, flavorful, and fun—because food brings people together and every meal should create memories.
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