Ellu Holige is a sweet flatbread made with Sesame, jaggery filling stuffed in a Maida flatbread. It is another variant of the Puran Poli where the stuffing is normally chana dal.
While Ellu Holige or Til Poli is quite popular in the southern states, I chose to use this version as I wasn't able to find a proper E, and this Ellu Holige, a popular Udupi dish suited the requirement.
I was particular about getting recipes from all Indian States when I wasn't able to follow this rule, I wanted to make sure that I at least try different regions in a state. So this one is popular in the Udupi Cuisine, and I was very happy to use this.
This was one of those alphabets for which I couldn't find multiple options. I approached the set with going by the ingredients and I targetted Til in the beginning since I couldn't find anything else, I settled with it. The Til Poli turned out so good, I mostly make Dal Poli and sometimes coconut poli. So this version of til and coconut was a good choice.
E was Ellu Holige in the A to Z Flatbreads and More, where I am doing AtoZ Indian Flatbreads. If you want to what's E in AtoZ Dosa Varieties, check out.
A to Z Indian Flatbreads:
A for Angakar Roti
B for Bedai Poori
C for Choorie Ka Parantha
D for Dhapate
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Step by Step Pictures for making Ellu Holige
Ellu Holige | Til Poli from Udupi
Ingredients Needed:
For the Outer Layer
- 1 cup Semolina / Rava
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida
- A Pinch Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Ghee
- A Pinch Salt
- Water as required
For the Filling
- 3/4 cup Sesame / Til / Ellu
- 3/4 cup Jaggery
- 1/2 cup Coconut
- A Pinch Cardamoms
How to make Ellu Holige
- Take all the ingredients to need for the outer layer and knead to a soft dough.
- Keep it aside with a damp cloth covered.
For the Filling
- Dry roast the til till well roasted.
- Melt the jaggery and remove scrum. Add grated coconut and make a paste.
- Grind the til to a powder, add this to the coconut mix. Combine everything well.
- Make small balls.
Assembling the Poli
- Divide the dough into equal balls.
- Stuff this with the filling and cook on a hot tawa on both sides with oil/ghee.
Recipe
Ellu Holige | Til Poli from Udupi
Ingredients
For the Outer Layer
- 1 cup Semolina / Rava
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour / Maida
- A Pinch Turmeric Powder
- 2 tsp Ghee
- A Pinch Salt
- Water as required
For the Filling
- 3/4 cup Sesame / Til / Ellu
- 3/4 cup Jaggery
- 1/2 cup Coconut
- A Pinch Cardamoms
Instructions
For the Outer Layer
- Take all the ingredients needed for the outer layer and knead to a soft dough.
- Keep it aside with a damp cloth covered.
For the Filling
- Dry roast the til till well roasted.
- Melt the jaggery and remove scrum. Add grated coconut and make a paste.
- Grind the til to a powder, add this to the coconut mix. Combine everything well.
- Make small balls.
Assembling the Poli
- Divide the dough into equal balls.
- Stuff this with the filling and cook on a hot tawa on both sides with oil/ghee.
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Priya Suresh says
I have a weakness for this Ellu holige after channadal poli, my mouth is literally watering here. Seriously i was looking eagerly for your 'E' and here you are.. Well done Valli.
vaishalisabnani says
Ellu was my first choice for this alphabet , then when I found about lemon I decided on it !
The poli looks fantastic and a perfect share for the alphabet , I have made a Gujju version and loved it , but this stuffed version can’t beat anything . Awesome !
gayathriraani says
I have never tried rava in the outer dough. I guess that makes the holige nice and crispy. And that filling with till, jaggery and coconut is to die for. Love it..
Ritu Tangri says
This poli sounds very interesting Valli. Rava as the outer layer and til in the filling makes it really interesting will try it soon
Sowmya:) says
I love poli and this seems like a lovely addition to the poli group...coconut and sesame seeds with jaggery sounds delicious!! Awesome pick!
harini says
OMG! How could I not think of E for ellu. I seriously missed out on a great sweet close to my heart. Thanks for the reminder, Valli. I know this tastes awesome as I have eaten it at a friend's house.
mayurisjikoni says
I made something similar for letter G and the stuffing seems to be the same.Tasted it for the first time and my hubby and I loved it. Anyway we have a weakness for polis. Adding turmeric to the dough gives it a lovely colour.
Renu Agrawal Dongre says
I am amazed at how we have almost similar recipes adapted in different cuisines. Love the sweet ellu poli and I think it would be a bit crispy too, due to the addition of semolina.
code2cook says
Yum, til poli surely having a great taste thinking as the combo of til and jaggery. Came out nicely and feels like having it right now.
Padmajha PJ says
Same pinch Srivalli! I too made this but a slightly different version and used black sesame seeds. This one was so yum and I am going to try out your version as well.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I have never eaten much of sesame hen growing up and now as an adult love sesame in anyting and everything. I am in love with this ellu poli and want to try it as soon as possible.
Simply Tadka says
Its look alike puran poli.. love your version.. very interesting and tasty..