Dal Pakwan Recipe
Dal Pakwan Recipe is a popular and traditional Sindhi breakfast. There are many breakfast options, but when it comes to Dal pakwan, there is something special about it.
It is popular among the Sindhi community, but now it has gained popularity all over India. People love to have dal pakwan not only during breakfast but also at any time of the day.
Dal Pakwan is combination of Channa Dal and a crispy flat puri made of maida (All Purpose Flour). Channa Dal is topped with imli (Tamarind) chutney and green chutney made of fresh coriander and mint leaves, and chopped onions. The combination of these two chutneys and onions is like icing on the cake.
This Recipe is a little time-consuming, but once prepared and served it makes your day. The combination of three dal and topping of chutney’s make this dish extraordinary, you must at least try it once.
I am sure you are going to love it. Follow the steps below to make this recipe for your family and friends.
Ulhasnagar in Mumbai’s Thane district is very famous for Sindhi Dal Pakwan. During morning dal pakwan is available in every restaurant and small food stalls. People from nearby areas come to buy dal pakwan from Ulhasnagar as it is a popular Sindhi breakfast or snack.
Dal Pakwan Origin
Dal Pakwan is one of the best and most popular breakfast dish in Sindhi community. It was originated in Sindh (Now in Pakistan), initially this dish was less popular but now with time it has gained popularity all over the world. On 11th of April every year Sindhi community celebrate DAL PAKWAN Day.
This dish is much popular in Indian states of Maharashtra and Gujrat where the percentage of sindhi community is more compared to other states. This recipe is a combination of chana dal and crisp deep-fried puri made of maida or fried flatbread known as pakwan.
Channa Dal is topped with imli (Tamarind) chutney and green chutney made of fresh coriander and mint leaves, and chopped onions. The combination of these two chutneys and onions is like icing on the cake.
Dal Pakwan Recipe Video
Dal Pakwan Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chana dal
- 1/4 Tsp Red chilli powder
- 1/4 Tsp Garam masala powder
- 1/4 Tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 Tsp Jeera (Cumin seed)
- Tamarind pulp
- Salt to taste
- Few coriander leaves - for garnishing dal
- 1 small sized finely chopped onion
Ingredients for Making Pakwan
- 1 Cup Maida (all purpose flour)
- 1/4 Tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Jeera (Cumin seeds)
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil dal with two cups of water, salt and turmeric powder for 25 mins untill cooked properly
For Tadka (Tempering)
- Heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds,let it crackle,then add red chilli powder,garam masala powder and green chillies. Cook for few seconds and pour over the cooked dal. Dal is ready.
Method For Making Pakwan
- Take maida in a bowl add cumin seeds, black pepper, salt, oil and mix properly
- Then knead a stiff dough with little water.
- Let it rest for 15 min.
- Make small round balls from the dough. Roll them in small disc or circles with rolling pin.
- Prick with fork, to avoid pakwan from puffing.
- Fry the pakwan in hot oil on low flame untill it turns crisp and golden.
- Once fried serve the pakwans with the dal.
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