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    Misal Pav Recipe

    Published: January 18, 2021 · Modified: March 27, 2020 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 16 Comments

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    Misal Pav recipe is a spicy dish hugely popular in the city of Mumbai. This is a spicy curry dish that is flavored with a combination of several spices and a base of protein-packed Mung beans. 

    A bowl is filled with misal curry and topped with onions and fried mixture this recipe
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    About this recipe

    This is one of Indian street food which is spicy and packed with protein.

    The high protein nature of the dish also makes it a good replacement for a meal.

    The unique taste of the Misal recipe is from the special masala. Although it is available in stores, I have listed the procedure for a simpler but fresh and tasty version of Goda masala. 

    Before you plan to entertain guests with this misal pav recipe, keep in mind that it takes a little bit of overnight preparation. The Mung beans need to soak for 12 hours and take up to 9 hours for sprouting the whole moong beans before you can start. In the end, you will get a lip-smacking misal recipe. Misal pav can be had as a breakfast, snack or as a brunch. It's a delicious and wholesome meal, especially if you have with the pav (buns) 

    Ingredients notes

    ingredients are placed on the counter tops like green gram, onions, tomatoes

    Green gram or whole moong bean- this is the main ingredient for misal recipe. This is also known as mung bean. Make sure to soak and sprout the whole bean before using it in the recipe.

    Goda masala - you could use store bought or prepare homemade. 

    Fried mixture - This is nothing but a mixture of  fried indian snacks. Choose your favorite one like bombay mix, south indian mixture, or chivda. I used the store bought.

    Step by step method

    First, Soak green gram overnight or 8 hours and Drain out the water using a colander and then place the beans on a cheesecloth. Wrap the beans in a cheese cloth and store covered in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. I usually keep them in my oven and in winters keep the oven lights on for some warmth.  beans will start to sprout in 12 hours. The longer you keep they will continue to grow. 

    This time I sprouted using an instant pot - Place the soaked and drained whole moong bean inside the food steamer. Then place the food steamer inside the inner pot and close the lid and press the yogurt button. Keep it for 9 hours. You will get the nice sprouted moong beans after 9 hours. The longer you keep they will continue to grow. 

    Mung beans are placed inside the steamer

    Prepare Goda masala 

    • Dry roast the ingredients separately: 2 tablespoon coriander seed, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 2-star anise, 1 teaspoon peppercorn, 1 stick cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 6 cloves, 4 green cardamoms.
    • Blend all the spices and the roasted coconut or dry coconut to a fine powder consistency.
    • Store it in an airtight container.

    Cook the sprouted mung beans - Cook the sprouted green gram with 1 cup water or cover add the water until it covers the sprouted beans in a pressure cooker until 1 whistle over medium heat.

    Using Instant Pot - Add the mung bean and pour water until it covers the beans and closes the lid. Press the pressure cook button and press 5 minutes and cook. Once the timer is done. Wait until the pressure is naturally released. 

    A pan is paced on the heat and filled with spices and tomatoes

    Prepare misal masala - Place a pan with 2 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat and saute cumin seeds. When cumin seeds start to sizzle, add grated ginger, chopped garlic, and saute for a minute or so. Add onion and continue to saute until they are transparent. Add tomatoes, after about 30 seconds, add all the spices and stir well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes with a cover on.

    A pan with spices, mung bean and cilantro

    Now add cooked mung beans and stir well. Add 1 cup of water or the broth from green gram and salt and continue to simmer for a minute. Let it boil for 2 minutes and then add lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Switch off the heat. Enjoy the misal pav recipe with pav!

    Recipe FAQs

    What is Misal Pav made of?

    Misal pav is made with sprouted mung beans curry which is topped with crunchy mixture, and red onions. This can be mild to spicy.

    What is the meaning of Misal Pav?

    Misal pav is a popular dish from Maharashtra, India. It consists of misal (a spicy curry usually made from beans) and pav (a type of Indian bread roll). The final dish is topped with a mixture, Or sev, onions, and cilantro.

    Expert tips

    • My recipe is prepared with moong beans but the traditional version of misal curry is always prepared with moth beans.
    • Curry can also be prepared with a combination of sprouts including, mung, peas, moth
    • Use leftover Misal pav curry with steamed rice and chapati
    • If you are not able to find goda masala or no time prepare homemade then substitute with garam masala
    A white bowl with misal pav is on the serving tray along with chilies

    If this recipe interests you, look for similar recipes in my blog such as the

    • Homemade Dinner Rolls (Whole Wheat Pav)
    • Roasted Yellow Moong Dal
    • Matar chaat
    • Masala Puri

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    📖 Recipe

    A bowl with misal masala and topped with red chopped onions

    Misal Pav Recipe

    Uma Raghupathi
    Misal Pav Recipe is usually paired with Pav (Indian bread roll) but it can also be topped with fresh onions and cilantro.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time:5 mins
    Cook Time:45 mins
    Soaking Time:8 hrs
    Total Time:8 hrs 50 mins
    Course :Snack
    Cuisine :Indian
    Diet :Vegan
    Allergen :Dairy free, Soy free
    Difficulty :Easy
    Servings 6 People
    Calories 229 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non Stick Pot
    • Coffee Grinder
    • Vegetable Chopper

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Green gram/ Mung bean
    • 1 cup onions
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • ½ cup tomatoes
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ½ cup spicy mixture(Indian fried snack) - optional
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder - (adjust to your spicy level)
    • 1-2 tablespoon Goda Masala
    • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 teaspoon grated ginger
    • 2 tablespoon oil
    • Salt
    • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
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    Instructions
     

    Prepare Goda masala

    • Dry roast the ingredients separately: 2 tablespoon coriander seed, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 2-star anise, 1 teaspoon peppercorn, 1 stick cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 6 cloves, 4 green cardamoms.
    • Blend all the spices and the roasted coconut or dry coconut to a fine powder consistency.
    • Store it in an airtight container.

    Cook the sprouted mung beans

    • Cook the sprouted green gram with 1 cup water or cover add the water until it covers the sprouted beans in a pressure cooker until 1 whistle over medium heat.
    • Using Instant Pot - Add the mung bean and pour water until it covers the beans and closes the lid. Press the pressure cook button and press 5 minutes and cook. Once the timer is done. Wait until the pressure is naturally released.

    Prepare misal masala

    • Place a pan with 2 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat and saute cumin seeds. When cumin seeds start to sizzle, add grated ginger, chopped garlic, and saute for a minute or so. Add onion and continue to saute until they are transparent.
    • Add tomatoes, after about 30 seconds, add all the spices and stir well. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes with a cover on.
    • Now add cooked mung beans and stir well. Add 1 cup of water or the broth from green gram and salt and continue to simmer for a minute. Let it boil for 2 minutes and then add lemon juice. Switch off the heat.

    Video

    Notes

    • My recipe is prepared with moong beans but the traditional version of misal curry is always prepared with moth beans.
    • Curry can also be prepared with a combination of sprouts including, mung, peas, moth
    • Use leftover curry with steamed rice and chapati
    • If you are not able to find goda masala or no time prepare homemade then substitute with garam masala
    How to sprout the moong bean?
    First, Soak green gram overnight or 8 hours and drain out the water using a colander.
    This time I sprouted using an instant pot. - Place the soaked and drained whole moong bean inside the food steamer. Then place the food steamer inside the inner pot and close the lid and press the yogurt button. Keep it for 9 hours. You will get the nice sprouted moong beans after 9 hours. The longer you keep they will continue to grow. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    UPDATE NOTE: This recipe was originally published on Aug 25, 2017. It was updated on January 18, 2021, with new photos and text.

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    Comments

    1. archana

      January 28, 2021 at 11:10 pm

      Beautifully made and explained. I love misal pav and realise that I have not made it in ages. I love your inatapot method of making sprouts something I need to try. Thanks5 stars

      Reply
    2. Mayuri Patel

      January 28, 2021 at 9:44 am

      Such a delicious dish Uma. I love misal pav whether it is made with green grams or moth. Your misal pav preparation is tempting me to make it over the weekend.5 stars

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        January 28, 2021 at 5:59 pm

        Thank you, Mayuri!

        Reply
    3. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

      January 27, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      I can eat Misal Pav any day. Such a lovely recipe and so flavorful. Freshly made goda masala makes all the difference. I have to try using the Green mung beans sometime. I have made it with moth beans before.5 stars

      Reply
      • Poonam bachhav

        January 28, 2021 at 8:41 am

        Missal pasv is a soulful treat anyday for me. Loved your version with green mung beans. With goda masala going in , I am sure it is full of flavors.5 stars

        Reply
    4. Vandana

      January 27, 2021 at 7:05 pm

      I love spicy food so no wonder Misal pav is one of my favorite Maharashtrian dishes. It looks so delicious.Nice recipe.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Soniya

      August 27, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      This is one of my favorite maharashtrain recipes!! Looks spicy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        August 27, 2017 at 5:00 pm

        Me too 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
        • Bless my food by Payal

          January 22, 2021 at 11:56 pm

          Green moong is always there in kitchen but never thought of making something different out of it than regular dal or chilla. Thanks for sharing a superb recipe using green moong.5 stars

    6. Helene D'Souza

      August 26, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Misal Pao is not so my thing but my husband and his friends love this snack for inbetween. I wonder what the one in bombay must taste like. Yours looks quite interesting, I feel like giving it a chance after all. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lata Lala

        January 21, 2021 at 10:07 pm

        The best and one of the tastiest ever snacks that I am hooked on to is misal pav. Your misal looks fab and tempting. Loved the detailed recipe instructions.5 stars

        Reply
    7. shibani

      August 26, 2017 at 7:09 am

      No one can deny to have this yummy misal pav..

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        August 26, 2017 at 1:40 pm

        True! Than you Shibani:)

        Reply
    8. Jayashree

      August 26, 2017 at 12:46 am

      I love misal pav. This looks tasty. Ideal for this rainy season.

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        August 26, 2017 at 1:39 pm

        Thank you ?

        Reply
    9. aish das-padihari

      August 25, 2017 at 9:09 pm

      I have some green moong dal at home. I will give this recipe a try.

      Reply

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