मिसल पाव बनाने की विधि (Misal Pav recipe)

Misal Pav Recipe

Misal Pav is a popular Maharashtrian street food that's spicy, tangy, and incredibly satisfying.¹ Here's a basic recipe to get you started:

Ingredients:

For the Misal:

• 1 cup mixed sprouts (moong, urad, matki)²
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste³
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder⁴
• 1 tsp coriander powder⁵
• 1 tsp garam masala⁶
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed

For the Tarri (Gravy):

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds⁷
• 1 tsp coriander seeds⁸
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds (khus khus)⁹
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
• 1 tbsp coconut, grated¹⁰
• 1 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 cup water
• Salt to taste

For Serving:

• Pav buns¹¹
• Farsan (fried snack mixture)¹²
• Lemon wedges¹³
• Coriander leaves¹⁴

Instructions:

1. Cook the Sprouts:

   • Pressure cook the mixed sprouts with water, salt, and turmeric powder until soft.
   • Drain the water and keep the sprouts aside.

2. Make the Misal:

   • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter.
   • Add chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until golden brown.
   • Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few more seconds.
   • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala.¹⁵ Mix well.
   • Add the cooked sprouts and mix thoroughly.
   • Add water as needed to make a semi-dry mixture.
   • Cook until the flavors are well combined.

3. Make the Tarri:

   • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, dried red chilies, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds.
   • Let them splutter and turn aromatic.
   • Add grated coconut and tamarind pulp. Sauté for a few seconds.
   • Add water and bring to a boil.
   • Simmer until the gravy thickens and the flavors are infused.
   • Season with salt to taste.

4. Assemble the Misal Pav:

   • Serve the misal in a bowl.
   • Pour the tarri over the misal.
   • Garnish with farsan, lemon wedges, and coriander leaves.¹⁶
   • Serve hot with pav buns.

Enjoy your delicious Misal Pav!

Tips:

• For a spicier misal, add more red chili powder or green chilies.
• Adjust the consistency of the tarri by adding more water or simmering longer.
• You can customize the farsan with your favorite variety.
• Some people like to add a dollop of butter or ghee to the pav before serving.

Have fun experimenting with different flavors and spices to create your own unique version of Misal Pav!