Dal Pakwaan

Published On November 27, 2017
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By Subhadra Arya
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Prep Time
75 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Difficulty Level
Intermediate

Ingredients

Maida - 250 grams
Ajwain - 1 teaspoon
Chana dal - 100 grams soaked for an hour
Oil - as required
Salt - as per taste
Jeera - 1 teaspoon
Onion - 2 finely chopped
Garlic, Ginger - a few pods crushed along with some ginger
Green chillies - 3-4
Red chilli powder - as preferred
Coriander leaves - chopped for garnishing
Tamarind juice or lemon juice - 1 small cup
Tomatoes - 2 finely chopped
Hing - 2 pinches
Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

Boil the dal for four whistles. It should be cooked yet should not become mushy.
Heat oil in a pan. Add jeera, hing, half onion. Cook till done. Add ginger and garlic.
Add turmeric powder and chilli powder. Mix well. Add the cooked dal.
Knead the maida with some salt and oil added to it. Knead to a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into small balls and roll out each ball into circles. Prick the puris with a fork.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a kadhai. Fry the puris or pakwaan till crisp on both sides on medium heat.
For serving. Take a pakwaan and add a ladle of dal. Add some onion, green chillies and tomatoes. Add some tamarind juice. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Dal pakwan is ready to be served.

Servings : 4
Ready in : 90 mins
Special Category : Healthy Food
Recipe Type : Breakfast, Snacks

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Subhadra Arya

My life revolves around my family and am passionate about cooking and well being of my dear ones.Born and brought up in various states living in picturesque Rajasthan .