Sunday, April 4, 2010

Misal Pav

Its been  a month since I wrote my last post. I have missed out on so many wonderful recipes from my blogger buddies. Cant wait to see all beautiful posts I missed.

Today I am back with a recipe which tastes best when it is hot and spicy! If you go to any place in Maharashtra especially Pune or Kolhapur don't miss out eating this tasty dish called 'Misal Pav'. Meaning of word 'Misal' is Mixture. This recipe gets its wonderful flavors by mixing different delicious  things. Main part of this mixture is Sabji/Usal made from sprouted Matki/Moth beans.  To give a nice spicy kick, we add something called as Tarri/Kat which is actually thin gravy. To top it off we also add mixture/farsan/chivda, curd ,finely chopped onion,coriander.


I would also like to thank my dear blogger buddy Swapna(http://swapnasridhar.blogspot.com//) who has shared this 'Honest Scrap' award with me. Thanks alot dearie for this sweet gesture.

Ingredients:
For making Matki/Moth beans Sabji
1/2 cup matki/moth beans
1 potato peeled and diced
1 onion finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala
3 tsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds/jeera
1/2 tsp turmeric powder

For making Kat/Tarri/Gravy
1 onion diced
1 tomato diced
1 inch ginger
2-3 garlic cloves
3-4 tbsp dry coconut
1 clove
1/2 inch cinnamon
1 tsp cumin seeds/jeera
2-3 black pepper
1 tsp coriander seeds
3-4 tsp red chilli powder
5-6 tbsp oil

For garnishing
1 cup farsan/chivda/mixture
1 onion finely chopped
1/2 cup curd
Bread/Pav

Method:
Making Matki Usal/Sabji -

  1. We need sprouted Matki/Moth beans for Misal. So soak Matki/Moth beans in water for 7-8 hours. Afterwards drain the water and put beans in cotton cloth. Tie the cloth and leave it for another 7-8 hours for sprouting. If you do not have any cotton cloth you can just keep moth beans covered. This will take little extra time for sprouting.
  2. Heat oil in deep kadhai. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter add cumin seeds, turmeric powder, onion. When onion becomes translucent add tomato and fry till tomato becomes soft.
  3. Then add sprouted matki,potato cubes. Add red chilli powder, garam masala,salt. Add 3-4 cups of water.
  4. Cover with lid and let it cook till matki beans are completely cooked and sabji becomes dry. This will take 20-25 minutes to cook.
Making Tarri/Gravy -
  1. Dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, clove, cinnamon and coconut. 
  2. Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in small kadhai. Also add garlic cloves and onion. Fry till onion becomes golden.
  3. Add tomato and fry till it becomes tender.
  4. Grind all these ingredients to a smooth paste.
  5. Heat remaining oil in deep kadhai.
  6. Add paste formed earlier. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Add red chilli powder.
  7. Add 2-3 cups of water. Add salt. Let this simmer for 5-10 minutes. This gravy should be little hot and oily.
Steps for serving:
  1. Put 1-2 big spoons of moth/matki sabji in a bowl.
  2. Add tarri/gravy on this. Add 2-3 tbsp farsan/chivda. Garnish with finely chopped onion.
  3. If you like curd you can add 1 tbsp curd or squeeze lemon.
Fantastic Misal is ready to be served with Bread/Pav 

26 comments:

Namitha said...

Good to see you back Renuka :-)This is a great dish. I had this maybe onnly once, when we visited Pune :-)Thanks to you, now I could make this at home

Pavithra Elangovan said...

Good to c u back renu... I love misal.. looks yumm.

Sushma Mallya said...

So nice to see you back renuka,Misal pav looks delicious...

Ms.Chitchat said...

Welcome back Renuka. Misal pav looks so tempting and tasty. Never tasted this before. Certain to make at home, thanks for the recipe.

BeenaShylesh said...

its new to me.........delisious........

Ash said...

Oh! the prep looks so good..... Hey it has been days since we spoke to each other..... I hope u have not forgotten me..... just kidding ;-) But this prep is simply very tempting & prepared well too.......

Ash....
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

Hayley said...

Hey Renu welcome! ofcourse we missed you too..missal pav looks mouhwatering! never knew that you can use moth to make misal, I thought you only use white peas..thanks for sharing!

Priya Suresh said...

Wat a nutritious dish, Renuka, glad to see u back...

Suma said...

Hi Renuka! So good to see your post again!! Simply love this spicy dish, makes a delicious filling meal..

Unknown said...

Welcome back Renukua,,missed your yummy recipes...missal pav looks delicious....

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Hi Renuka

Glad to see you back the misal pav looks so tasty and fulfilling that i would try it out very soon.

Deepa
http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.com/

Pari Vasisht said...

Hi Renuka, I love misal and good to see u back with this yumm post.

Panchpakwan said...

Lovely recipe..Love misal pav..
Your's looks good..

Deepa said...

hey glad to see you back.. twice I checked whether is its me who is not getting the updates from the site..but great you are back and with such a tasty and spicy and most favorite dish..awesome clicks..i ma craving for some now..

Onkar said...

looking really baaappp ! kanatun waaf jate aahe asa watla ! keep us posted with more of these recopies ...

Veggie Hut said...

glad to see an update.. mouthwatering misal pav..had it once at my friend's place..hv to try it myself..

Soku.in said...

Awesome awesome!!
too tempting

Preeti Kashyap said...

looks awesome...bookmarked!

Ash said...

Hey Renuka!!!!

Hope u r alright!!!! No trace for so long..... Just dropped in to check out u were fine & I am still in the right place.... I hope u have not moved your destination in the blogosphere.... I did not wanna miss your awesome preps.....

Ash...
(http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

Veggie Hut said...

where r u dear.. no updates on ur blog.. hope to see u soon..

Kalyani said...

looks delicious and wonderful...

chitraj.hegde said...

Great..Pav masala...first time here....enjoying your blog....good and different kind of recipe....love to follow you..

Vanishri said...

Looks like a yummy dish. Spicy and tasty. will try this out. nice blog.

Unknown said...

yumm and delicious

Medifast Coupon said...

Oh how yummy and I like it hot, can't wait, thanks.

Saji said...

First tym here!!! Happy to follow u

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