What is popularly known as Puran Poli in Maharashtra, Obbattu or holige in Karnataka is one of the most favourite and important dishes in the Mangalorean Cuisine. Obbattu is a sweet Indian flatbread made of lentils and jaggery. The mixture of lentils, jaggery, and coconut is covered with flour dough and rolled into a sweet parantha. It is an integral part of all the festivals and traditions. It is one of the most famous food of Karnataka.
Best place to have: The Green Path in Malleshwaram, Mane Holige in Jayanagar
Price: INR 100 for two.
Obbattu Or Holige
Desi Obbattu is generally prepared for special occasions and festivals. There are many varieties of Obbattu including: peanut, sugar, coconut, sesame and groundnut flavors. The dish is produced using a sweet filling inside a flour dough. This is then rolled out and cooked on a hot griddle, usually with ghee.
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