Misal Pav

Ingredients

For Usal :

1. Sprouted moth beans/Matki - 1 1/2 cup
2. Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
3. Tomato - 1(finely chopped)
4. potato - 1 (cut into cubes)
5. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 Tbsp
6. Bay leaves - 1
7. Peppercorns - 3-4 nos
8. Curry leaves - 5-6 nos
9. Cinnamon stick - 1 small piece
10. Asafoetida/Hing - a pinch
11. Garam masala - 2 Tsp
12. Misal pav masala - 1 Tbsp (optional)
13. Kashmiri red chili powder - 1 Tbsp
14. Turmeric powder - 1/2 Tsp
15. Coriander leaves - 2 Tbsp (chopped)
16. Salt - to taste
17. Oil - 2 Tbsp

For Garnishing & Serving :

1. Pav/Bun/Bread - As your requirement
2. Mix Farsan/Mix Namkeen - 1/2 cup
3. Onion - 1/4 cup(finely chopped)
4. Coriander leaves - few
5. Lemon wedges - 2 pieces

Preparation

Moth Bean curry :

1. Drain sprouted moth beans and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustard seeds, Peppercorns, asafoetida, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and saute for few seconds.
3. Add chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, curry leaves and saute till it becomes translucent.
4. Add chopped potato, tomato and saute for another 2 minutes.
5. Add all spice powders, mix well and saute till oil get separates.
6. Now add moth beans, coriander leaves, 1 1/2 cups of water and cook for 2-3 whistles.
7. Switch off the flame and let it cool down.

Serving :

1. Pour the moth bean curry in a serving plate and garnish with namkeen mixes, chopped onions, and coriander leaves. Misal is ready.
2. Serve with Pav and lemon wedges.