Sindhi Pakwan
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 14-16 pakwan
Description
Pakwan is a deep fried, crisp bread flavored with carom seeds, cumin and crushed black pepper that is served for breakfast.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all purpose flour/maida
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) whole wheat flour/atta
- 1 tsp ajwain/carom seeds
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) water or as required
- 2 tsp oil or ghee
Instructions
- mix all the ingredients in a mixing bowl or on a wide plate/parat.
- knead to a semi soft dough.
- make small balls of the dough.
- roll them into 7-8 cms discs or circles.
- prick with a fork.
- fry in hot oil till the pakwans are crisp and golden.
- drain the pakwans on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- serve pakwan warm with sindhi dal or you can also have them plain with tea.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pakwan
- Calories: 160
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ajwain and what flavour does it give pakwan?
Ajwain (also called carom seeds) is a spice used widely in Indian cooking with a warm, slightly thyme-like aroma. Combined with the 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp crushed black pepper in this recipe, it gives pakwan its characteristic fragrant, savoury crust that distinguishes it from a plain deep-fried flatbread.
What is traditionally served alongside pakwan?
Serve the pakwan warm with sindhi dal, though you can also enjoy them plain with tea. They are typically eaten as a Sindhi breakfast dish.
