Dal Pakwan: A Crispy Twist on Traditional Lentils

Ingredients

• Salt to taste
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• For Dal:
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 small tomato, finely chopped
• 1 cup split Bengal gram (chana dal)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon gingergarlic paste
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)