Misal Pav

 Misal Pav is another popular dish from Maharashtra that consists of spicy sprout curry served with pav buns. Here's a recipe for Misal Pav:

Ingredients:

For the Misal:

1 cup mixed sprouts (such as moth beans, mung beans, chickpeas, etc.)

1 large onion, finely chopped

2 large tomatoes, finely chopped

2-3 green chilies, finely chopped

1 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1/2 inch ginger, grated

3-4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp misal masala (store-bought or homemade)

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnish

Lemon wedges for serving

For the Misal Gravy:

1 cup water

2 tbsp grated coconut

2 tbsp roasted peanuts

1 tbsp oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

1/2 inch ginger, grated

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tbsp misal masala

1 tbsp red chili powder

1 tbsp tamarind pulp

Salt to taste

For the Pav:

8 pav buns

2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

Wash and rinse the mixed sprouts. Pressure cook them with enough water and a pinch of salt until soft and cooked. Drain and keep aside.

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they start to crackle, add asafoetida, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Saute for a minute.

Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and mushy.

Add turmeric powder, misal masala, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

Add the cooked sprouts and mix until well combined.

In a separate pan, heat oil for the misal gravy. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sauté for a minute.

Add grated coconut and roasted peanuts. Saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add turmeric powder, misal masala, red chili powder, tamarind pulp, and salt. Mix well.

Add water and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 5-6 minutes.

Mash the cooked sprouts slightly to thicken the misal gravy. Add the mashed sprouts to the gravy and mix well. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

To assemble, lightly toast the pav buns with butter on a hot tawa (griddle) until golden brown.

Serve the Misal hot in a serving bowl, garnished with coriander leaves. Serve the misal gravy, pav buns, and lemon wedges on the side.

Enjoy the spicy and flavorful Misal Pav, a popular Maharashtrian dish!