Misal Pav (Mumbai Style) Recipe

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Misal Pav (Mumbai Style) Recipe

The Maharashtrian street food Misal Pav consists of spicy curry made from sprouted moth beans that pairs with farsan and bread rolls known as pav.

Ingredients:

For the Misal Curry:

• 1 cup sprouted moth beans (matki)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tomato (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 5-6 curry leaves
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp misal masala (or Kolhapuri masala)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp

For Kat (Spicy Gravy):

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tbsp dry coconut (grated)
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/2 tsp garam masala

For Serving:

• Pav (bread rolls)
• 1/2 cup farsan (mixed namkeen)
• Chopped onions
• Chopped coriander
• Lemon wedges

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Misal Curry

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and chopped onions. Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell goes away.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
5. Add turmeric, red chili powder, misal masala, and garam masala. Mix well.
6. Add sprouted moth beans, salt, and 2 cups of water. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes.
7. Add tamarind pulp, mix well, and let it simmer for 5 more minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Kat (Spicy Gravy)

1. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onions, and sauté until golden.
2. Add grated dry coconut and sauté until aromatic.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
4. Add all the spices—red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, fennel seeds, and garam masala.
5. Blend the mixture into a smooth paste and cook it with a little water for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Assemble & Serve

1. Pour hot misal curry into a bowl.
2. Add a few spoonfuls of the spicy kat on top.
3. Garnish with chopped onions, coriander, and a generous handful of farsan.
4. Serve with butter-toasted pav and lemon wedges.

Tips for the Best Misal Pav

Extra spice can be reached by increasing the amounts of red chili powder or Kolhapuri masala.

Homemade sprouted moth beans provide the most authentic taste when used.

Use the tamarind and spices to modify the flavor profile according to your tastes.

You should enjoy the hot Mumbai-style Misal Pav for its delightful taste 🍛🔥

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