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Misal Pav

Last updated May 2, 2019. Originally posted November 23, 2015 By Jyothi Rajesh 8 Comments

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Misal Pav is popular Maharashtrian dish that is served for breakfast or as evening snack. It’s one of the Indian healthy breakfast dish as it’s made of mixed beans that are sprouted. You can’t get a breakfast recipe healthier than this one!

misal pav with red onions and farsan added

Misal pav recipe is also considered to be one of the popular Maharashtrian street food made  from mixed sprouts. The word “misal” in Marathi language mean “mixture”. Usal or misal pav is a spicy curry served as breakfast along with pav(freshly baked Indian style dinner rolls).

It’s a very healthy curry which is made from a variety of sprouts, potatoes and peas. It’s easy to make and has a lot of nutritional values.  This dish can be eaten for breakfast or midday snacks and it’s extremely popular in entire Maharashtra.

misal pav served with buns and farsan

A lot of streets in different cities comes alive during the late evening and one can feel the city’s pulse on it’s streets. Mumbai is one such city which has its pulse racing with street foods.  It is hard to imagine Mumbai Street without those humble street food vendors. With a whole range of foods available there is no limitation to eating and feasting on them all!

misal pav recipe

Misal Pav Recipe

Misal pav is usually made as a spicy curry of sprouted beans, potatoes and peas. It is topped with raw onions, crispy farsan, and some fresh coriander leaves. Squeeze in few drops of lime juice and this curry is an explosion of flavors and textures. Dunk a piece of pav(Indian style dinner rolls) in the spicy curry and pop it into your mouth,  this is arguably the most delicious breakfast dish.

If you want to experience the taste the Indian street food, you must eat this misal pav. There is only one word to describe the taste of this dish – AMAZING!

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misal pav with red onions and farsan added
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Misal Pav Recipe

Jyothi Rajesh
Misal Pav is popular Maharashtrian dish that is served for breakfast or as evening snack. It's one of the Indian healthy breakfast dish as it's made of mixed beans that are sprouted. 
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5 servings
Calories 506

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups mixed sprouts or 2 cups moth beans sprouts
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 2 large onions
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 ½ teaspoon of ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon goda masala  click here for the recipe
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 3 tablespoon tamarind juice
  • Water as required
  • Salt to taste

For serving the misal pav

  • 4 pav
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • ¼ cup sev or farsan
  • 1 lemon
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the sprouts well. Peel potato skin and chop them into small pieces.  Add sprouts, potatoes, 1 teaspoon red         chili powder, salt and ½ teaspoon turmeric powder and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
  • In a small bowl soak lemon sized tamarind in ⅓ cup water for about 30 minutes. Then squeeze tamarind and extract the pulp, keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok. Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Then add cumin seeds sauté until brown.
  • Add chopped onions, green chilies and curry leaves. Saute until onions turn soft.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and cook until raw smell of the paste is gone.
  • Add remaining spice powders, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, coriander powder, goda masala, roasted cumin powder and cook for 10 seconds.
  • Add the cooked sprouts and potato mix. Smash it with the back of the spoon and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup water and bring it to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Next add tamarind juice and salt to taste. Cook for another 10 minutes on low heat.
  • Finally garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and remove from heat.

To serve misal pav – pour misal pav in a bowl, top with finely chopped onions, coriander leaves, farsan and squeeze quarter lime. Serve it alone side pav.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 18gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 707mgFiber: 25gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 560IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 9.5mg
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    1. kushi says

      November 25, 2015 at 1:48 am

      One of my favorite and this looks so perfect and super delicious Jyothi. Presentation is just amazing as always 🙂

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh says

        November 25, 2015 at 2:57 pm

        Thank you dear Kushi

        Reply
    2. Linda @ Veganosity says

      November 24, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      It’s 7:15 am and this has my mouth watering. I love savory breakfasts and I could definitely go for this right now. Looks delicious!

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh says

        November 24, 2015 at 6:50 pm

        Hey thank you Linda! This is one food that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner! 😀

        Reply
    3. Sol says

      November 24, 2015 at 4:04 am

      Interesting type of street food. I could have this for lunch or dinner. 🙂

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh says

        November 24, 2015 at 7:48 am

        Thank you. I had it for dinner and loved it. Wholesome filling and delicious 😀

        Reply
    4. Revathi says

      November 23, 2015 at 10:11 pm

      While I have not personally tasted misal pav, RK had told me that he tasted it once in Pune and he loved it. It looks soooo yummy in the pics and I guess it is time for me to try it 🙂

      Reply
      • jyothirajesh says

        November 24, 2015 at 7:51 am

        Yes dear Revathi. You must try it to experience the taste. It’s simply delicious 🙂

        Reply

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