Mini Dal Mature Chat Recipe - That Perfect Party Snack

Step 1: To begin making the Dal Pakwan Chaat, we will first make the Pakwan and keep it ready

Step 2: Sift both the flours together

Step 3: Add ajwain, cumin, salt and ghee and mix all together into the flour

Step 4: Knead the flour into a smooth dough adding water little at a time

Step 5: Preheat the oil for deep frying

Step 6: Divide the Pakwan dough into equal lemon size portions

Step 7: Dust the surface with flour and roll the pakwan dough into a small disc

Step 8: Use a fork and mark impressions on the rolled pakwan

Step 9: Pierce from both sides, this will prevent the pakwan from puffing up

Step 10: Place the pakwans into the preheated oil and deep fry on low to medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides

Step 11: Transfer the fried pakwan on a kitchen paper towels to drain the excess oil and store in airtight containers

Step 12: Next step is to make the Dal for the Pakwan Chaat

Step 13: Wash and soak chana dal in water overnight or for at least 4 hours

Step 14: Once soaked, drain the water and cook the chana dal in 2 cups of water in the pressure cooker for a couple of whistles along with salt, sugar, turmeric powder, garam masala and amchur powder

Step 15: After a 4 to 5 whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 16: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 17: The grains of the chana dal should be soft and yet separate

Step 18: Open the lid once the pressure releases completely

Step 19: In a small tadka pan, heat ghee over medium heat

Step 20: Add the cumin and green chilies

Step 21: Saute for a few seconds, add the curry leaves and asafoetida and turn off the heat

Step 22: Pour the seasoning over the Sindhi Chana Dal and give it a stir

Step 23: To make the Mini Dal Pakwan ChaatWhen you are ready to serve, place the Pakwan (the crisp puri) on serving platters

Step 24: Spoon a small portion of the dal over each of the pakwan (crisp puri)

Step 25: Drizzle some date chutney and green chutney and finally top with with some chopped onions and pomegranates, sev and serve

Step 26: These Mini Dal Pakwan Chaat make great appetizers at parties, you can even serve it this was for a delicious weekend breakfast as well

Step 27: Serve these Mini Dal Pakwan Chaat as an evening snack or as an appetizer for parties along with Pav Bhaji, Dahi Vada, Pani Puri and finally end it with a Paneer Kheer as a dessert