Follow these steps for perfect results
All Purpose Flour
sifted
Sunflower Oil
for deep frying
Cumin Seeds
Ajwain
Salt
to taste
Ghee
melted
Whole Wheat Flour
sifted
Sift all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour together.
Add ajwain, cumin, salt, and ghee to the flour mixture and combine thoroughly.
Gradually add water and knead the flour into a smooth, firm dough.
Preheat sunflower oil in a deep frying pan.
Divide the dough into equal lemon-sized portions.
Dust a surface with flour and roll each portion into a small, thin disc.
Use a fork to prick the rolled pakwan on both sides to prevent puffing.
Carefully place the pakwans into the preheated oil and deep fry over low to medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
Transfer the fried pakwan to a kitchen paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with Sindhi Chana Dal for a complete meal.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.
Arrange pakwans on a plate, overlapping slightly.
Serve with Sindhi Chana Dal.
Serve with yogurt and chutney.
Serve as a snack with tea.
Compliments the spices.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Traditional Sindhi snack or breakfast item.