Dal Pakwan Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash the chana dal and soak it in water for 2-3 hours.
• STEP 2.Drain the water and transfer the dal to a pressure cooker.
• STEP 3.Add water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
• STEP 4.Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked and soft.
• STEP 5.In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, semolina, carom seeds, salt, and oil.
• STEP 6.Knead into a stiff dough and let it rest for 15-20 minutes.
• STEP 7.Divide the dough into small portions and roll them into thin circles.
• STEP 8.Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the rolled dough until crispy and golden brown.
• STEP 9.Serve the dal with crispy pakwan and garnish with chopped onions, coriander leaves, and tamarind chutney.

Cooking Tips

• You can add chopped tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste to the dal for extra flavor.
• Make sure to roll the pakwan thinly to achieve a crispy texture.
• Serve the dal pakwan immediately after assembling to maintain the crispiness of the pakwan.

Storage and Serving

• Store the leftover dal and pakwan separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• Reheat the dal before serving and fry the pakwan again for a crispy texture.