Dal Pakwan

Ingredients

For Pakwan:
• 2 cups plain flour/Maida
• 1/2 tsp cumin/jeera
• 3 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp carom seeds /Ajwain
• Salt
• Water to knead
• Oil to fry

For the dal
• 1 cup yellow split peas lentils/channa dal
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric/haldi
• pinch of asafoetida/heeng
• Salt as per taste

For tempering
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds

Garnish on the dal
• 1 tsp red chilly powder
• 2 tbsp Mango powder/amchur
• 2 tsp Tamarind chutney (optional)
• Chopped onions

Instructions

For the pakwan:
1. In a bowl, combine all ingredients and knead firm dough,It should not be sticky,but a smooth and bit stiff or tight.
2. Cover bowl and let dough rest for 15-20 minutes,divide the dough in 10-12 small portions
3. Roll out each portion of the dough with a rolling pin and prick it with a fork at regular intervals to prevent puffing.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan and deep-fry it on a medium flame until crisp and golden brown on both sides.
5. Drain on an absorbent paper.

For the dal
1. Pressure cook chana dal with water, turmeric, asafoetida and salt for 3 whistles.

Tempering
1. Heat oil in a deep pan.
2. Add cumin and let it crackle,add this to the cooked dal.
3. garnish with chilly powder and amchur.
4. Serve the dal and pakwan with chopped onions and tamarind chutney