🇮🇳 Indian Cuisine

Misal Pav

Sprouted Moth Bean Curry with Bread

Prep Time 45 minutes
Servings 4
Difficulty medium
Calories 350 kcal

A spicy Maharashtrian street food made with sprouted moth beans in a fiery gravy, topped with farsan (crunchy mix), onions, and lemon. Served with pav (soft bread rolls).

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Pressure cook sprouted moth beans until soft. Reserve the cooking liquid.
  2. 2 Prepare tarri (gravy): heat oil, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, and coconut.
  3. 3 Add tomatoes, spice powders including goda masala, and cook until thick.
  4. 4 Add cooked sprouts and some cooking liquid. Simmer until flavors meld.
  5. 5 Serve in a bowl topped with farsan, chopped onions, coriander, and lemon. Serve with buttered pav.

Did You Know?

Kolhapuri misal is the spiciest variant and is so fiery that some restaurants serve it with a glass of buttermilk on the side.