Maharashtrian Misal Pav is a popular street food dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It consists of a spicy curry made with a variety of beans and lentils, served with a side of bread (pav) and a spicy garlic chutney (lahsun chutney). The curry is typically made with a combination of moth beans, mung beans, toor dal, and rajma beans, and is flavored with a variety of spices, including garlic, ginger, green chilies, and cumin. The lahsun chutney is made with a simple combination of garlic, green chilies, salt, and lemon juice.
The origins of Maharashtrian Misal Pav are unclear, but it is thought to have originated in the city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra. The dish is said to have been created by a local street vendor who was looking for a way to use up leftover beans and lentils. The dish quickly became popular, and is now a staple of Maharashtrian cuisine. Maharashtrian Misal Pav is typically served as a breakfast or lunch dish, and is often paired with a cup of tea or coffee.
Prep time: 30 | Cook time: 60 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 cup Dried moth beans (matki)
1 cup Green mung beans (moong dal)
1 cup Toor dal
1 cup Rajma beans
1 large Onion, chopped
5-6 cloves Garlic, crushed
1 inch Ginger, chopped
2 Green chilies, slit lengthwise
Instructions
Wash and soak the moth beans, mung beans, toor dal, and rajma beans in water overnight.