About
Misal is a popular dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a spicy curry made with a mixture of boiled sprouted lentils and vegetables, topped with a spicy oil-based gravy and served with pav (bread). It is usually garnished with chopped onions, coriander leaves, and lemon wedges.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
3.1
Fats
9.2
Carbs
6.8
Fibre
1.0
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Recipe
Ingredients
dried yellow split peas
2 cups
vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
mustard seeds
1 teaspoon
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
red chili powder
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
asafoetida
1 teaspoon
onion, finely chopped
1
garlic, minced
2 cloves
ginger, minced
1 inch piece
green chilies, finely chopped
2
tomatoes, finely chopped
2
chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
tamarind paste
2 tablespoons
jaggery
2 tablespoons
roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
- 8
pavs
10
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the split peas in water for at least 4 hours.
Step 2:
Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and asafoetida.
Step 3:
Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies and sauté until the onion is golden brown.
Step 4:
Add the tomatoes and cook until they are soft.
Step 5:
Add the soaked split peas and enough water to cover them.
Step 6:
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the split peas are cooked.
Step 7:
Add the cilantro, salt, tamarind paste, jaggery, and roasted peanuts and mix well.
Step 8:
Heat the oil in a separate pan and fry the pavs until golden brown.
Step 9:
Serve the misal with the pavs.
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