Mini Dal Pakwan Chaat Recipe - A Perfect Party Snack

 Mini Dal Pakwan Chaat Recipe - A Perfect Party Snack

Ingredients:

1 cup Whole Wheat Flour,1 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida),1 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds),1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),2 tablespoons Ghee,Salt - as needed,Sunflower Oil - for deep frying,1 cup Chana dal (Bengal Gram Dal),1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder,1/4 teaspoon Red Chilli powder,1 teaspoon Amchur (Dry Mango Powder),1/2 teaspoon Sugar,Salt - as needed,1 tablespoon Ghee,1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing),1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),2 Green Chillies - slit,1 sprig Curry leaves,1/4 cup Sweet Chutney (Date & Tamarind),1/4 cup Green Chutney (Coriander & Mint),1 Onion - finely chopped,1/2 cup Fresh Pomegranate Fruit Kernels,1/4 cup Sev

Estimated Time

Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Total Time: 65 min
Cuisine: Sindhi
Course: Appetizer
Diet: Vegetarian 

How to make Mini Dal Pakwan Chaat Recipe - A Perfect Party Snack 

  1. To begin making the Dal Pakwan Chaat, we will first make the Pakwan and keep it ready
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  2. Sift both the flours together
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  3. Add ajwain, cumin, salt and ghee and mix all together into the flour
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  4. Knead the flour into a smooth dough adding water little at a time
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  5.  Preheat the oil for deep frying
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  6. Divide the Pakwan dough into equal lemon size portions
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  7. Dust the surface with flour and roll the pakwan dough into a small disc
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  8. Use a fork and mark impressions on the rolled pakwan
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  9. Pierce from both sides, this will prevent the pakwan from puffing up
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  10. Place the pakwans into the preheated oil and deep fry on low to medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides
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  11. Transfer the fried pakwan on a kitchen paper towels to drain the excess oil and store in airtight containers
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  12. Next step is to make the Dal for the Pakwan Chaat
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  13. Wash and soak chana dal in water overnight or for at least 4 hours
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  14. 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
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  15. After a 4 to 5 whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat
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  16. Allow the pressure to release naturally
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  17. The grains of the chana dal should be soft and yet separate
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  18. Open the lid once the pressure releases completely
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  19. In a small tadka pan, heat ghee over medium heat
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  20. Add the cumin and green chilies
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  21. Saute for a few seconds, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and turn off the heat
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  22. Pour the seasoning over the Sindhi Chana Dal and give it a stir
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  23. To make the Mini Dal Pakwan ChaatWhen you are ready to serve, place the Pakwan (the crisp puri) on serving platters
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  24. Spoon a small portion of the dal over each of the pakwan (crisp puri)
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  25. Drizzle some date chutney and green chutney and finally top with with some chopped onions and pomegranates, sev and serve
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  26. These Mini Dal Pakwan Chaat make great appetizers at parties, you can even serve it this was for a delicious weekend breakfast as well
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  27. Serve these Mini Dal Pakwan Chaat as an evening snack or as an appetizer for parties along with Pav Bhaji, Dahi Vada, Pani Puri and finally end it with a Paneer Kheer as a dessert
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