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Misal Pav

Serves 4
40 mins
350 Kcal
Misal Pav has its origins in the state of Maharashtra in western India, most commonly in Pune. This is a hot street food common in India, which has a tasty and extremely hot curry cooked with sprouted lentils, crunchy fried onions, fine-cut coriander leaves, and dollops of yoghurt. This flavourful curry was served with soft and fluffy pav bread, perfect for scooping up the aromatic blend. The texture of the various ingredients in this curry goes well together, from the crunch on the onions to the bread getting soft and soggy in the curry, with a hint of spice and acidity. Misal Pav is eaten for breakfast or as a snack, although it might also be satisfying to consider it a light meal. The dish can be easily adapted to different tastes in terms of both toppings and ingredients. Misal Pav is a dish one must not miss, be it one who loves spice or a foodie, because it will overflow one's taste buds. The richness of flavours and crunchy elements in Misal Pav makes it a favourite roadside food for everyone across every age group. It is quite versatile and, hence, very common in most Indian households and restaurants. Check out this Misal Pav recipe.

Ingredients required for Misal Pav

  1. 4 pav
  2. 10-12 curry leaves
  3. 1/2 tbs garam masala
  4. 1 tomato
  5. 1 tsp salt
  6. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  7. 1/4 tsp hing
  8. 1 tsp goda masala
  9. 2 tbs cooking oil
  10. 1 onion
  11. 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  12. 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  13. 200 gms sev
  14. 2 green chillies

Cooking steps for Misal Pav

  1. 1
    Soak 1 cup of mixed sprouted lentils overnight in water and then boil in 2 cups of water till they are tender. Drain the excess water and keep the lentils aside. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 small finely chopped onion and saut till it becomes soft. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1-inch grated ginger. Saut for another minute.
  2. 2
    Now add 1 tbsp of cumin seeds, 1 tsp of coriander powder, and 1 tsp of garam masala powder. Saut for 1 minute. Then add 2 cups of chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and mushy.
  3. 3
    Add the saut ed lentils, 1 cup of water, and seasoning salt. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Then, fry 1/2 cup of sliced onions in hot oil till they turn golden brown and keep them aside on a paper towel. Then, chop 1/4 cup of fresh coriander leaves
  4. 4
    Now, beat 1/2 cup of yoghurt with 1 tbsp of lime juice, and slice 4-6 pav bread halves lightly toasted.
  5. 5
    Spoon some curry into a bowl and top with yoghurt, coriander, and crispy onions.
  6. 6
    Serve toasted pav on the side. During the process of simmering the curry, all the spices get soaked up by the lentils, therefore making for a very well-seasoned dish. And, of course, crispy onions and coriander add that much-needed texture and freshness to it, while yoghurt cools down the spicy curry.
  7. 7
    You can also spice it up by adding diced potatoes, peas, or carrots with a change of toppings to make it a wholesome meal in itself.

Shop Ingredients

Curry Leaves (10-12)
42
1
40
1
Sev (200 gms)
55
1
50
1
75
1
50
1
85
1
73
1
55
1
55
1
55
1
65
1
Mustard Seeds (1/2 Tsp)
22
1
33
1
26
1
32
1
35
1
19
1
25
1
25
1
50
1
41
1
Ginger Garlic Paste (1 Tsp)
38
1
38
1
49
1
42
1
50
1
99
1
Hing (1/4 Tsp)
57
1
96
1
182
1
92
1
118
1
71
1
91
1
110
1
126
1
55
1
Green Chillies (2)
25
1
Garam Masala (1/2 Tbs)
96
1
79
1
31
1
88
1
63
1
52
1
90
1
108
1
82
1
82
1
Salt (1 tsp)
27
1
21
1
22
1
50
1
107
1
56
1
99
1
47
1
76
1
75
1
Turmeric Powder (1/2 Tsp)
65
1
113
1
220
1
Onion (1)
48
1
37
1
91
1
130
1
60
1
Pav (4)
35
1
35
1
49
1
37
1
Cooking Oil (2 Tbs)
175
1
172
1
161
1
137
1
148
1
150
1
291
1
141
1
730
1
241
1
Tomato (1)
39
1
47
1

FAQs

How spicy is Misal Pav?

You can make the recipe of Misal Pav as spicy as you would like it to be, ranging from mild to spicy to extremely hot. It all depends on your palette to tolerate spices.

Can I serve Misal Pav with something other than pav bread?

While traditional Misal Pav is served with pav, you can pair it with other bread types or even rice. However, pav enhances the dish's identity and flavour.

How to make Misal Pav without having to sprout the lentils?

You don't need to sprout your lentils specifically to make Misal Pav, but it can add an extra source of nutrition to your meal.