Obbattu (heavenly Holige)

Obbattu, also known as Holige, is a traditional sweet flatbread from Uttara Karnataka Cuisine. It is made with a sweet filling of jaggery and lentils, encased in a thin, soft dough. This heavenly dessert is a must-have during festivals and special occasions.

Obbattu (heavenly Holige)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup maida (all-purpose flour)
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 cup chana dal (split chickpeas)
  • 1 cup jaggery, grated
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • Water, as needed
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and soak the chana dal for 2 hours. Then, pressure cook it until soft. Drain any excess water and let it cool.
  2. In a pan, heat ghee and add the cooked chana dal, jaggery, and cardamom powder. Cook until the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix maida, turmeric powder, and a pinch of salt. Add water gradually to make a soft dough. Divide the dough into small balls.
  4. Take a dough ball, flatten it, and place a spoonful of the chana dal-jaggery filling in the center. Enclose the filling completely with the dough and roll it out into a thin, round obbattu.
  5. Cook the obbattu on a hot griddle, applying ghee on both sides until golden brown.
  6. Serve the obbattu hot with a dollop of ghee or a scoop of ice cream.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
3g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Pressure cooker Pan Bowl Griddle

Tools

Rolling pin Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the obbattu with a drizzle of warm ghee for an indulgent experience.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to seal the filling properly to prevent it from oozing out while rolling the obbattu.

Cost

$8