Dal Pakwan ~The most famous Sindhi Breakfast
First of all Belated Diwali Wishes to all the visitors,and i hope this Diwali was as auspicious for you all, as it should be!
Well, Every one must have celebrated Diwali in some or other way……mine was buzzing full of activities and i thoroughly enjoyed that!
Pre- Diwali Days went in Cleaning and scrubbing every nook and corner of the house,followed by lots of shopping for D-Day!
Diwali Day began with a Typical Sindhi breakfast which hubby dear kept avoiding from last many months,DAL PAKWAAN….obviously due to the calories it imparts.But knowing me,can i let him have his way on this Day(this is the day to indulge ,isn’t it?)
After Stuffing myself with this sinful breakfast,it was time to get back in action,a Bhee palaak for lunch(spinach with lotus stem)and then Malai Kofta for Dinner ,which were made to enjoy with Whole family who visit us every year for Diwali Puja(Hatri pooja).
Hatri is nothing but a small house-like structure made of mud, where a small idol of Lakshmiji sits in the middle.Diyas are lit and prayers are sung in honor of the Goddess of Wealth,followed by Palav and then prasad distribution.
My adorable Sis-in -law made lip smacking Pavbahji,and my Lovely neighbor send in this Faral(chakli,chivda,ladoo,karanji,namakpada)all relished by everyone along with of course loads of Mithais and Laai (Sindhi Chikkis),followed by more Pooja ceremonies at Relative’s homes and finally some sparklers,crackers and Zameen chakris ,not to forget lanterns and Rangoli,before we signed off for the day ,exhausted but contented !
Did we enjoyed?ofcourse but yeah ,we all thoroughly missed the adorable BIG KID of the family…my bro-in-law, who is away for official visit.Hey Sk….there would be definitely another Diwali when you will be back.
So now lets hop to the recipe of the day,Dal pakwan ….which is a Typical,Authentic Sindhi breakfast.It is deepfried,crisp,unpuffed Maida puris,flavored with salt ,pepper and Ajwain,served with Chanadal ,which in turn is topped with coriander chutney and tamarind chutney,and /or chopped onions…A true Delight…..
Dal
Ingredients
- 250 gm chana dal(adjust the quantity of dal and other ingredients according to your requirement)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 5-6 of curry leaves(karipatta)
- one small tomato(optional)
- 5 green chillies
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 tspn oil
Pakwan
Ingredients:
- 3 cups All purpose flour(Maida)
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds/Ajwain (caraway)seeds
- 2-3 tspn oil
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Red chilly powder
- Sufficient water to make a dough
- Oil for deep frying
Method:
Procedure for Dal:
- Wash dal and soak it for an hour
- Pour 1-2 tspn oil in a cooker and allow it to heat. Add cumin seeds,curry leaves and green chillies and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add grated tomato(optional)and fry it till cooked
- Add dal, turmeric powder and salt.
- Add little water and close the lid of cooker
- Wait for one whistle
- Open the lid,check the dal ,it should be tender but not mushy
- While serving ,sprinkle mango powder(Amchoor), chilly powder,coriander leaves and tamarind chutney and/or coriander chutney,and chopped onions(optional)
- Serve hot with crisp pakwans
Procedure for pakwan:
- Sieve the flour.
- Mix the flour with the cumin seeds/Ajwain, oil, salt and sufficient water and make a dough.
- Dough should not be too hard nor too soft
- Let the dough rest for 15 min
- Later,divide the dough into small portions.
- Roll out a portion like a chapati
- Prick the surface with fork/ knife,so that it don’t puff out(don’t forget to do this)
- Heat the oil till smoking point ,Slide in the Pakwan and carefully fry it,on medium or low flame till it turns crisp and golden in color.
- Serve with hot dal
This Dal Pakwan goes to Sra of When my soup came alive,for her Fourth Helping of My Legume Love Affair,an event started by Susan
And also to dear Srivalli of cooking4allseasons who is hosting JFI – Festivals (Diwali),Jfi is the event started by Mahanadi












