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Sprouted moth beans simmered in a fiery, deep-red Maharashtrian gravy called usal, topped with crunchy farsan, onion and lemon, and eaten with pav. A spicy, protein-rich breakfast from Maharashtra.
Quick answer: 510 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Moth beans, Onion, Grated coconut, Red chilli powder · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 200 g 7 oz Moth beans, sprouted moth beans, soaked and sprouted overnight
- 2 pc 2 pc Onion, one chopped, one for garnish
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Grated coconut, grated
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Red chilli powder, or more, for a fiery gravy
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Ginger, paste
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Garlic, paste
- 3 tbsp 3 tbsp Cooking oil
- 100 g 3.5 oz Crunchy gram-flour noodles, for topping
- 8 pc 8 pc Bread, pav bread rolls
- 1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Salt, to taste
- 1 pc 1 pc Lemon, cut into wedges (Optional)
Steps
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- Soak the moth beans for 8 hours, then drain, tie in a damp cloth and let them sprout for a day.⏱ Sprouting beans · 480 min
- Dry-roast grated coconut until golden, then grind with red chilli powder into a coarse masala paste.⏱ Roasting coconut · 3 min
- Pressure-cook the sprouted beans with turmeric and salt until soft, about 15 minutes.⏱ Cooking beans · 15 min
- Heat oil; fry chopped onion with ginger-garlic paste until golden, then add the coconut-chilli masala.⏱ Cooking masala · 6 min
- Add the cooked beans with their liquid and 2 cups water; simmer for 15 minutes into a thin, fiery gravy.⏱ Simmering usal · 15 min
- Ladle into bowls and top generously with crunchy sev, chopped onion and a squeeze of lemon; serve with pav.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Misal Pav take?
510 minutes in total: about 480 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
Is Misal Pav hard to make?
Degchi rates it medium. The method has 6 steps, and 5 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Misal Pav serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Misal Pav halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Misal Pav?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, turmeric, cooking oil, salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: onion, ginger, garlic. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: moth beans, grated coconut, crunchy gram-flour noodles, bread.
Any tips for making Misal Pav?
Add the sev topping only right before eating — it should stay crunchy, not soak and go soggy in the gravy.
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