Most of us know that Sindhis are extremely joyous people who love celebrating their festivals with a lot of food. The Sindhi community in India has successfully preserved their authentic food culture and traditions that go back hundreds of years. The Sindhi cuisine is filled with so many delightful dishes that have not yet been explored by the rest of India properly. Today we will discuss some lip-smacking Sindhi breakfast options that are so easy to make at home. If you are bored of eating poha and eggs regularly for your breakfast, then this is an article that might change your life for the better.
* Dal Pakwan
Most of you might have already tried or at least heard of this famous Sindhi breakfast that is also popularly known as the ‘Breakfast of the Kings’. It can very well transport you into a food coma after you enjoy it on a lazy Sunday morning. This dish is prepared by using creamy chana dal and topping it with spicy mint and coriander chutney. The Pakwan is made by deep frying a bite-sized maida roti and mixing it along with your moong dal and other chutneys. It is also a great snacking option and the easiest way to make it healthy is by not frying your Pakwan. You can either roast or air-fry it.
* Chola Dhabal
This is another Sindhi breakfast recipe that is very easy to make and is a good option when you do not want to do a lot but eat something delicious. This is made by using chickpeas along with pao which is called Dhabal in Sindhi. The chickpeas are prepared in a proper spicy style by making a dense spicy curry with a lot of onions in corianders. The gravy is diluted so that the chickpea properly absorbs all the flavours. Small chunks of bread or pao are properly immersed in the Chola gravy and you can scoop on this delicious mixture of flavours. A lot of people also like to add boiled potatoes, coriander leaves and some sev on the top of this dish to make it extra flavourful.
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* Dal Moong Koki
Dal Moong Koki successfully unites people of all age groups and you will find numerous carts of this breakfast delicacy in a Sindhi neighbourhood. This dish is prepared by cooking several types of daals, including moong daal, chana daal, makhreen daal, and matki. Now a small quantity of each of these dals is taken and mixed together. A dash of spicy Chutney and some secret spices along with freshly chopped tomatoes and onions are also added to this mixture. Other vegetables like beetroot and potato chunks can also be a great addition to this scrumptious Dal Moong Koki. It is a very nutritious way to start your day and is also easily prepared at home without using any over-the-top ingredients.
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* Seyal Pao
Sindhi have a thing for pao and there are so many recipes in their cuisine that use pao as a main or side ingredient. This is a very famous snack that you can easily find amongst the many street foods of Mumbai. A lot of variations and different regional versions of this dish have also been made in the country. The Sindhi version is made by using chopped potatoes and onions that are cooked together with the help of some chillies, ginger and garlic. Some diced tomatoes are also added along with a mixture of spices. Small chunks of bread or pao are then added to this mixture and it is cooked for at least 4 to 5 minutes to let the bread absorb all the flavours. Another variation of this recipe uses leftover rotis instead of bread or pao. This is a great way of using your leftover rotis and making something extra delicious.
* Seyun Patata
Seyun Patata is a combination of various flavours like sweet and savoury that are bought together on a single plate. This is a special dish that is loved by Sindhi people and it is particularly eaten on the next day of the wedding. It is made by taking sweet vermicelli along with shallow fried potato chunks. The vermicelli and potato chunks are cooked together and some red chilli powder along with coriander powder and aamchoor is also added to the mixture. The final topping is some salt and turmeric. This may sound like a crazy recipe, but it is one of the most loved dishes among Sindhis and can be a perfect sweet and savoury breakfast option for you.
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