Learn how to make quick and delicious Moong Misal Pav recipe with step by step pictures. Easy and healthy Misal made with Mung Bean sprouts. Spicy Misal Pav recipe using Moong sprouts
In a pressure cooker heat 1.5 tablespoon oil. Add ½ teaspoon mustard seeds and ½ teaspoon cumin seeds. As they crackle, add few fresh curry leaves.
Now add 1 large onion finely chopped and fry until translucent.
Meanwhile, add all ingredients under “for spice paste” into a blender – ¼ cup fresh coconut chopped, 2 small tomatoes chopped, 2 green chillies, 8 garlic cloves, 2” ginger peeled and chopped.
Without adding any water, grind into a thick paste.
As onions get soft, add the prepared masala paste.
Cook for 2-3 mins on low flame.
Now add 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¾ teaspoon garam masala powder. Cook for 2 mins until there is no raw smell.
Next add 1 cup mung bean sprouts (sprouted green moong)
Add 3 cups of water followed by ¼ cup of finely chopped coriander leaves, salt as needed and 1 teaspoon jaggery powder.
As the gravy begins to boil, close the pressure cooker and let it cook for 2 whistles on medium flame. Remove from heat.
Let the pressure drop naturally and then open the pressure cooker. You should see oil floating on top.
When it is time to serve - Adjust the consistency of the gravy by adding ½ cup to 1 cup of water and simmer it on low flame.
Meanwhile, toast pav buns using butter/oil as needed on both sides.
To serve Moong Misal Pav, first place the thick part containing moong sprouts on the serving plate.
Sprinkle farsan/sev on top.
Now pour the rassa – thin watery gravy on top.
Next add finely chopped onions and coriander leaves. Place additional farsan, finely chopped onions and toasted pav buns on the side.