Easy 5 Step recipe to make scrumptious Misal Pav

Misal Pav is a famous street food from western India. It has a spicy taste and is made with bean sprouts, onions and farsan. It has a rich flavour profile and is usually served for breakfast or as a snack. 

The pav is a lightly buttered bread that completes the dish and perfectly balances out the spiciness of the misal. Check out this easy 5-step recipe to make delicious Misal Pav at home and treat your family members with this popular and spicy dish.

Step 1

Blend 2 tomatoes, 3 green chillies, ½ inch ginger, 5 cloves of garlic and 2 tbsp of dry shredded coconut to make a smooth paste.

Step 2

Heat some oil in a pan and add 2 tbsp mustard seeds, ½ tsp asafoetida, chopped coriander and chopped onion. Saute these ingredients on medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the prepared paste. Now add 1 tsp red chilli powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp garam masala and a pinch of salt. Add 1 cup of sprouted beans and 2 cups of water. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

For the pav, simply heat some butter in a pan and shallow fry the pav in the butter from each side for 2-3 minutes. 

Step 5

To serve, garnish the misal with freshly chopped coriander and serve the pav along with it. Top the misal with some roughly chopped onions and farsan. You can also squeeze half a lemon in the misal to enhance the flavour.

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