Bombay Lentil Curry & Pakwan
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March 4, 2021
A famous Indian breakfast, that can be served as an appetizer or a main dish. For veggie lovers, this is easy, delicious and healthy. It is made with lentils, ginger, garlic, a few spices and served with fried bread. And for today’s busy people who do not have time to make the pakwans (Indian bread) – a great twist is to serve it with fried or baked tortillas.
TIP: The cheat version… cut tortillas into triangles, poke holes with a folk, and fry or apply some oil and bake in the oven.
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Ingredients
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| 1 cup yellow split lentils | |
| 4 cups of water | |
| 1" chopped ginger | |
| 2-3 chopped green chilies | |
| 1/2 tsp turmeric powder | |
| Salt to taste | |
| 2 tsp black pepper | |
| 2 tsp mango powder | |
| 2 tsp garam masala | |
| 1 finely sliced onion | |
| 6-8 chopped garlic | |
| Canola oil | |
| Chopped cilantro | |
| 3-4 tbsp Tamarind chutney |
For the Pakwan
| 1 cup white flour | |
| 1/2 tsp caraway or cumin seeds (optional) | |
| 1 tbsp oil and salt to taste | |
| Water to make the dough | |
| Oil for deep frying |
Directions
1.
Wash and soak the lentils for 4-5 hours or overnight and strain the water.
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2.
In an Instant Pot or Pressure cooker, add some oil, stir-fry ginger, and chilies.
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3.
Add the lentils, turmeric powder, salt, and water and pressure on medium flame for 4-7 minutes, till the lentil is cooked but not mushy.
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4.
Pour the lentils into a serving dish, add black pepper, mango powder and garam masala.
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5.
For the tempering - heat ¼ cup of oil, fry the onions and garlic till golden brown, and pour on the lentils.
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6.
Garnish with cilantro, tamarind chutney and serve with the pakwans.
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7.
For the Pakwan
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8.
Make a medium dough with cumin seeds, oil, salt and water.
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9.
Roll out into thin discs and poke holes with a folk, so it doesn't rise.
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10.
Heat the oil, slide in the Pakwan and fry on medium flame, till crisp and golden brown and strain the oil on a paper towel.
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Notes
Remember To Serve It With Love.
