Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 cup

All Purpose Flour

sifted

1 unit

Sunflower Oil

for deep frying

1 tsp

Cumin Seeds

1 tsp

Ajwain

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

2 tbsp

Ghee

melted

1 cup

Whole Wheat Flour

sifted

Step 1
~5 min

Sift all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour together.

Step 2
~5 min

Add ajwain, cumin, salt, and ghee to the flour mixture and combine thoroughly.

Step 3
~5 min

Gradually add water and knead the flour into a smooth, firm dough.

Step 4
~5 min

Preheat sunflower oil in a deep frying pan.

Key Technique: Deep Frying
Step 5
~5 min

Divide the dough into equal lemon-sized portions.

Step 6
~5 min

Dust a surface with flour and roll each portion into a small, thin disc.

Step 7
~5 min

Use a fork to prick the rolled pakwan on both sides to prevent puffing.

Step 8
~5 min

Carefully place the pakwans into the preheated oil and deep fry over low to medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.

Step 9
~5 min

Transfer the fried pakwan to a kitchen paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 10
~5 min

Serve hot with Sindhi Chana Dal for a complete meal.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure the oil is not too hot, or the pakwans will brown too quickly without cooking through.

Roll the dough thinly for a crispier pakwan.

Adjust salt according to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Sindhi Chana Dal.

Serve with yogurt and chutney.

Serve as a snack with tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Sindhi Chana Dal
Yogurt
Chutney

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Sindh, Pakistan/India

Cultural Significance

Traditional Sindhi snack or breakfast item.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Snack
Festival

Popularity Score

65/100