Misal Pav

Misal Pav is a popular Maharashtrian street food that consists of a spicy curry made with sprouted lentils, topped with crispy sev, chopped onions, and served with pav bread. Here’s a simple recipe to make Misal Pav at home:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed sprouts (moong dal, moth beans, and chana dal)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp Misal Masala (a special spice blend used for this dish)
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Pav bread for serving
• Sev for garnishing

Instructions:

1. To make the sprouts, wash and soak 1 cup of mixed lentils in water overnight. Drain the water and tie the lentils in a muslin cloth for about 8-10 hours until they sprout.
2. In a pressure cooker, add the sprouts, salt and enough water to cover the sprouts. Pressure cook for 1-2 whistles until the sprouts are cooked and soft.
3. In a pan, heat oil and sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.
4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and mushy.
6. Add the Misal Masala and cook for a minute.
7. Add the cooked sprouts along with the water in which they were cooked. Mix well and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
8. Adjust the consistency by adding water if necessary. The curry should be of a semi-thick consistency.
9. To serve, place some pav bread on a plate, pour the hot misal over it, and top it with some sev and chopped onions. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with lemon wedges.

Your Misal Pav is ready to enjoy!