Misal Pav: A Spicy and Flavorful Maharashtrian Dish

 Misal Pav: A Spicy and Flavorful Maharashtrian Dish



Misal Pav is a popular street food in Maharashtra, India. It is a spicy and flavorful dish made with sprouted moth beans or mung beans, topped with a spicy gravy made with onion, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian spices. The dish is served with Pav, a type of bread similar to a dinner roll. Here's how to make Misal Pav at home.

Ingredients to make Misal Pav

Ingredients:

For the Misal:

  • 2 cups sprouted moth beans or mung beans
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 green chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cups water

For the Topping:

  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 1/4 cup farsan or sev
  • Lemon wedges

For the Pav:

  • 8 Pav buns
  • 2 tbsp butter

How to make Misal Pav


Instructions:

  1. In a pressure cooker, add sprouted moth beans or mung beans, water, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat for 3-4 whistles. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.

  2. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they start to crackle, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.

  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili and sauté for a minute. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.

  4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt, and sauté for a few seconds.

  5. Add the cooked sprouted beans to the pan and mix well with the gravy. Cook for a few minutes until the gravy thickens.

  6. In another pan, melt butter and toast the Pav buns until they turn golden brown.

  7. To serve, place a ladle of Misal in a bowl, top it with chopped onions, tomatoes, farsan, and coriander leaves. Squeeze some lemon juice on top and serve hot with Pav buns.

Misal Pav is a flavorful and spicy dish that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to add some spice and flavor to your meals. Try making this easy Misal Pav recipe at home and enjoy the authentic taste of Maharashtrian cuisine.

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