Desi Obbattu

Desi Obbattu Desi obbattu or holige : (Kannada: ಹೋಳಿಗ,Konkani: पुरणपोळी Gujarati: પોળ) Obbattu is a traditional type of (sweet flatbread) made in India in the states of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa. Holige or Obbattu is something that is very special and connotes a feast. It is generally reserved for very special occasions and festivals. There are also many varieties, including peanut holige, sugar (sakkare) holige, Coconut(kai) holige, tur dal (bele) holige, sesame seed holige etc. The principle is the same. Prepare a sweet filling using the key ingredient then stuff it inside a flour dough, roll it out and cooking it on a hot griddle with oodles of ghee! It therefore should taste good technically! and often it does.