Dal Pakwan is a classic breakfast dish from Sindhi, Indian cuisine. Chana dal is served with PAKWAN (CRISP FRIED PURI), drizzled with some TAMARIND CHUTNEY, MINT-CILANTRO CHUTNEY and some chopped onions. Sharing an authentic recipe to prepare this lip-smacking chana dal, using pantry staples. This dal is traditionally served with pakwan, but it goes well with roti, puri or even steamed white rice.
Wash and soak the chana dal in water for 4 hours. After 4 hours, drain the water from the dal.Note: You can also cook this dal without soaking, double the cooking time and add an extra ½ cup of water.
Add drained dal, water, turmeric and salt to taste. Close the Instant pot lid with vent on sealing position. Turn ON Instant Pot to MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK mode (high) for 20 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes.
Open the Instant Pot, check the consistency of the dal, if desired add some water. I added around ½ cup of hot water.
Sprinkle dry spices – coriander powder, dried mango powder, red chili powder over the dal.
Prepare the tempering for the dal on a stove top. On a high heat, in a sauce pan, add oil. When oil is hot add cumin seeds, asafoetida, wait for cumin seeds to crackle. Turn OFF the heat. Pour the tempering over the dal.
Add lemon or tamarind juice to taste. Turn ON Instant Pot to SAUTE mode (more), bring dal to a gentle boil.
The consistency of this dal is semi-thick. Slightly mash the dal with the back of the spoon. Turn OFF Instant Pot.
Dish out the dal in a serving bowl. Garnish with some fresh cilantro. Enjoy Dal Pakwan Chana Dal ( split chickpeas) with some PAKWAN (CRISP FRIED PURI), Indian bread -roti, paratha or poori (fried Indian bread).
STOVE TOP PRESSURE COOKER DAL PAKWAN CHANA DAL
Follow the same recipe as discussed earlier. After the first whistle, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes. Rest of the recipe is same as Instant Pot.
Notes
Please refer to the post for the following:
TIPS FOR DELICIOUS DAL PAKWAN CHANA DAL
FAQ ABOUT DAL PAKWAN CHANA DAL
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.