Kolhapuri Misal Pav

Preparation Time : 12 Min                     Cooking Time : 25 Min                      Serves - 4

Misal pav is very popular, spicy and tasty one dish meal in Maharashtra. This is not authentic Kolhapuri recipe, this is my mother's recipe which I find very easy.

Ingredients:

Sprouted Matki (Moth) - 1 1/2 Cup

Onion - 1

Garlic - 4 Cloves

Ginger - 1 inch piece

Curry leaves - 4

Tomato - 1 (Optional)

Goda masala - 1 Tsp

Red chili powder - 1 1/2 Tsp or to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp

Coriander powder - 1 Tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 Tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Mustard seeds - 1 Tsp

Cinnamon - 1/2 inch stick

Cloves - 1 or 2

Black pepper - 1/2 Tsp

Salt  - 2 Tsp or to taste

Tamarind paste - 1/2 Tsp

To Serve :

Farsan - 2 Cup

Finely chopped onion - 1/2 Cup

Lemon - 1

Cilantro - 1/4 Cup

Pav - 8

Method :

1) Coarsely grind together ginger, garlic, curry leaves, onion, black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves and keep aside.

2) Puree the tomato and keep aside.

3) Heat oil in pan and crackle mustard seeds and add asafoetida.

4) Add ground onion mixture and a pinch of salt and fry well for 5-7 mins.

5) Add tomato puree and fry for 5 mins.

6) Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, goda masala, coriander powder, and cumin powder and mix well.

7) Add sprouted matki, tamarind paste and salt and 2-3 cup of water. Put the lid and let it cook for 15 min.

8) Garnish with fresh cilantro, farsan, finely chopped onion and serve hot with pav and lemon wedge.
    Tip: For all mild eaters who don't like spicy can add 2 tbsp of yogurt while serving.

Kolhauri Misal Pav