Dal Pakwan

For Dal

In a pot, heat 1 tsp ghee.

Add 1/4 tsp jeera and allow it to crackle.

Add 1 tsp chopped green chilli and 4 kadi patta.Saute it till kadi patta turns crispy.

Now, add 1 tbsp chopped tomato and allow it to turn soft and mushy.

Then add 1/8 tsp haldi, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/8 tsp black pepper powder, 1/4 tsp dry mango powder and 1/8 tsp hing saute the spices well.

Add cooked chana dal along with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp jaggery.

Mix and add water to adjust consistency.

Give a Nestle Twist by adding sesame seeds.

Cover the vessel and allow it to cook for some time.

Then, add 1/8 tsp garam masala and 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves and give it a nice stir and keep it aside.

For Poori

In a bowl take 2 tbsp wheat flour, 2 tbsp maida, 1 tsp suji, 1/8 tsp black pepper powder, 1/8 tsp ajwain, 1/8 tsp jeera, 1/4 tsp salt and 2 tsp hot oil.

Rub the flour to mix everything together.

Add sufficient water and knead a tight dough.

Take a portion of dough and roll out a thick poori out of it.

Prick with a fork to avoid blooming of poori.

Heat oil in a pan.

Once the oil is heated gently drop the prepared poori and fry it till it is golden and crisp.

Now, add green chutney to prepared dal along with some tamarind chutney, 2 tsp chopped onion and serve it with poori.