Misal Pav

Misal pav is a popular street food in Maharashtra. It is a spicy and tangy lentil curry topped with a crunchy sev mixture.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup sprouted matki (moth)
  • 2 small onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dry coconut powder, roasted
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon misal masala
  • 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon asafoetida
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • Slice of lemon
  • Misal sev mixture
  • Ladi pav

METHOD

  • Heat the oil in a kadhai and add some cumin seeds.
  • Now add half the chopped onions followed by the ginger-garlic paste and sauté till they change colour.
  • Add the dry coconut powder and give it a mix.
  • Add the tomato and mix well. Let it cook till the tomato becomes mushy.
  • Add all the dry spices and salt and mix well.
  • Add the sprouted matki. Stir well, cover and cook on a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, boil 2 to 3 cups of water.
  • Add the water to the sprouts and let everything cook till the sprouts are well cooked.
  • Serve with finely chopped onions, a slice of lemon, misal sev mixture and ladi pav.

Mayura Sidharth is a nutritionist, health coach and founder of The Tiny Tiffins. The Tiny Tiffins is a venture that aims to inculcate healthy eating habits in kids. You can reach her on Instagram and Facebook @thetinytiffins
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