Misal Pav Recipe

Name: Misal Pav Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups matki sprouts or mixed sprouts ((250 grams sprouts, or ½ cup dried beans)); 3 to 4 tablespoon oil ((refer notes)); ¾ teaspoon mustard seeds; ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 sprig curry leaves; ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon hing (/ asafoetida); 1 cup onions ((fine chopped, 1 large onion)); 3 to 4 garlic cloves; 1 inch ginger ((peeled)); 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut ((if possible copra or unsweetened coconut flakes)); ¾ cup tomatoes ((deseeded & fine chopped, 1 large tomato)); 3 tablespoons coriander leaves (fine chopped); ½ to ¾ tablespoon salt ((adjust to taste)); ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 to 1½ teaspoon red chili powder ((adjust to taste)); 2 to 4 tablespoons goda masala (/misal masala (make your own from post or refer notes for substitutes)); 1 tablespoon jaggery ((optional, adjust to taste)); 1 teaspoon tamarind paste ((optional, or tamarind water as needed)); 4 to 5 cup water; 8 pav/ buns ((or as needed)); 2 tablespoons butter ((to toast pav)); ¼ cup onions ((1 small onion fine chopped)); 1 lemon; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (fine chopped); ½ cup farsan / thick sev ((mixture) or crushed tortilla chips)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Misal Pav is as hearty and rustic as you’ll find. Love lentils and spicy Indian food? Want a vibrant, scrumptious meal that you can serve anytime, anywhere? This street food is perfect for you.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:03:30 GMT