Sindhi Dal Pakwan Recipe - A Delicious Sindhi Breakfast
Sindhi Dal Pakwan is a popular and a royal breakfast dish in Sindhi community. The crisp deep fried Maida Puris (Pakwan) are served with simple Chana dal, garnished with chutney and chopped onion.The Pakwan accompanied with dal is often served in various special occasions and even in regular days for breakfast.
Ingredients
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1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal)
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1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
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1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
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1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
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1 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
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1/2 teaspoon Sugar
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Salt
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as needed
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For Tadka
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1 tablespoon Ghee
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1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
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1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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2 Green Chillies
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slit
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1 sprig Curry leaves
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Sindhi Dal Pakwan Recipe, wash and soak chana dal in water overnight or for at least 4 hours
Step 2
Once soaked, drain the water and cook the chana dal in 2 cups of water in the pressure cooker for a couple of whistles along with salt, sugar, turmeric powder, garam masala and amchur powder
Step 3
After a 4 to 5 whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat
Step 4
Allow the pressure to release naturally
Step 5
The grains of the chana dal should be soft and yet separate
Step 6
Open the lid once the pressure releases completely
Step 7
In a small tadka pan, heat ghee over medium heat
Step 8
Add the cumin and green chilies
Step 9
Saute for a few seconds, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and turn off the heat
Step 10
Pour the seasoning over the Sindhi Chana Dal and serve hot along with Pakwan
Step 11
Serve the Sindhi Dal along with Pakwan (Crisp Puris) for breakfast, lunch or dinner