Misal Pav Video by Tarla Dalal

Misal Pav Video by Tarla Dalal

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One of the most famous of Maharashtrian recipes, Misal is a scrumptious cocktail of savouries and sprouts! Wholesome and tasty sprouts are cooked with tangy tomatoes and pungent onions, not to forget the spice powders and the special coconut-onion based misal masala! All of this is further enhanced with chivda, potatoes and other appropriate ingredients to make a sumptuous accompaniment for laddi pav. The best part about Misal is that it suits breakfast, dinner and any other time you wish to have it.

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Recipe Description for Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav

Ingredients

For The Misal Masala
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
3 peppercorns (kalimirch)
25 mm stick cinnamon (dalchini)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
3 garlic (lehsun) cloves

For The Misal
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup sprouted matki (moath beans)
1/2 cup sprouted safed vatana (dried white peas)
1/2 cup sprouted moong (whole green gram)
2 tbsp sprouted chawli (cow pea / lobhia)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

For Serving With Misal Pav
1/2 cup mixed farsan
8 tbsp potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
8 laddi pavs
4 lemon wedges

Method

For the misal masala

1. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and coconut and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely.
4. Once cooled, blend in a mixer to a smooth powder without using any water. Keep aside.

For the misal

1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the prepared misal masala and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
4. Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp), mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Add the matki, safed vatana, moong and chawli sprouts and mix well.
6. Add 2 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
7. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
8. Add the chilli powder, 1/2 cup of water and coriander, mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

How to proceed to make misal pav

1. Just before serving pour 1/4 of the misal in a serving bowl, sprinkle 2 tbsp of mixed farsaan,2 tbsp of batata poha, 2 tbsp of onions and 1 tbsp of coriander over it.
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