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Tarla Dalal
03 September, 2019


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About Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav
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Ingredients
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Methods
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For the Misal Masala
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For the Homemade Misal
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How to proceed for the Misal Pav
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Mumbai roadside Misal Pav
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Nutrient values
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misal pav | maharashtrian misal pav | homemade misal pav | with 25 amazing photos.
One of the most famous of Maharashtrian recipes, Misal is a scrumptious cocktail of savouries and sprouts!
Wholesome and tasty sprouts are cooked with tangy tomatoes and pungent onions, not to forget the spice powders and the special coconut-onion based misal masala!
All of this is further enhanced with chivda, potatoes and other appropriate ingredients to make a sumptuous accompaniment for laddi pav.
The best part about Misal is that it suits breakfast, dinner and any other time you wish to have it.
You can also try other interesting recipes to have with ladi pav like Vada Pav, Chat- Pata Pav, Cheesy Peri Peri Stuffed Pav, Masala Omelette Pav and many more.
Enjoy how to make Misal Pav recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Misal Masala
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
25 mm stick cinnamon (dalchini)
For The Misal
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup sprouted matki (moath beans)
1/2 cup sprouted safed vatana (dried white peas)
1/2 cup sprouted moong (whole green gram)
2 tbsp sprouted chawli (cow pea / lobhia)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
For Serving With Misal Pav
1/2 cup mixed farsan (mixed farsan)
8 tbsp batata poha
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
8 ladi pav
Method
For the misal masala
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and coconut and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, blend in a mixer to a smooth powder without using any water. Keep aside.
For the misal
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared misal masala and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
- Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp), mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the matki, safed vatana, moong and chawli sprouts and mix well.
- Add 2 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add the chilli powder, 1/2 cup of water and coriander, mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
How to proceed to make misal pav
- Just before serving pour 1/4 of the misal in a serving bowl, sprinkle 2 tbsp of mixed farsaan,2 tbsp of batata poha, 2 tbsp of onions and 1 tbsp of coriander over it.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more servings of misal.
- Serve misal immediately with laddi pavs and lemon wedges.
misal pav recipe | Maharashtrian misal pav | homemade misal pav | Video by Tarla Dalal
Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav recipe with step by step photos
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For the misal masala, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the onions.
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Add the coconut. Use only dry coconut as that is what gives the taste and flavour and it is easily available. It is known as kopra chi vati.
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Roast on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure it doesn’t burn so do keep a check on it.
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Add the coriander seeds and cumin seeds. These are an essential for any maharashtrian masala powder.
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Add the whole spices - cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon.
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Now add the dry red chillies. These chillies will give the spice and most importantly the will give the nice red colour to this misal masala.
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Add the garlic cloves.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Remove from the flame, transfer to a plate and allow it to cool completely.
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Once cooled, transfer the mixture into a blender jar. Since we don't have too much masala, we are going to use a small blender jar so it is easily blended.
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Blend in a mixer to a smooth powder without using any water. Keep aside.
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For the Homemade Misal, heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds. Usually we add a lot of oil in misal but we have added very little. If you want, you can add 2 tbsps more to get a nice tarri (spicy gravy).
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Add the onions. This gives crunch and little sweetness.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the prepared misal masala. If you are short on time you can use the readymade misal masala also.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
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Add the tomatoes. Make sure to take the red and juicy variety of tomatoes.
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Add the turmeric powder and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) to prevent the masala from burning.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the matki sprouts. The matki is soaked overnight in enough water, then drained and tied in a muslin cloth to get sprouts, which will take approx. 12 hours.
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Similarly add the safed vatana. They are sprouted just like the matki.
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Also ad the sprouted moong. These sprout much faster than the others.
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Add the chawli sprouts. This can be avoided if you wish but Maharashtrians use all the sprouts, making it a delicious dish. If you do not have the time to soak and sprout them, they are easily available in the market.
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Add 2 cups of hot water and salt. Hot water makes it cook faster. One can heat the water on the gas or in a microwave.
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Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape naturally before opening the lid.
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Add the chilli powder. This will give an extra kick to the misal pav.
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Add 1/2 cup of water and coriander. Water will depend on how thin you want the misal to be, if you like it more thinner add more water.
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Mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring it in between.
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To serve the Misal Pav, pour 1/4 of the homemade misal in a serving bowl. Make sure you stir it well before pouring it in a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp of mixed farsaan over the misal, this is easily available in all the grocery stores. It gives a very nice crunch.
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Put 2 tbsp of batata poha evenly over it. This is optional but it does taste very good if added. Here is our recipe of Batata Poha, you can try that as well.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp of onions evenly over it. If you do not like the taste of raw onions you can avoid it, but these raw onions gives it a nice crunch.
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Put 1 tbsp of coriander evenly over it.
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Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more servings of Misal Pav.
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Serve this Misal Pav immediately with laddi pavs and lemon wedges. If you wish to you can make laddi pavs at home as well. For that you can try our Homemade Laddi Pav Recipe.
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We are showing you how Mumbai roadside Misal Pav is packed and looked. As in 2019, the cost of Misal pav is Rs 50. Misal costs Rs 10 and Rs 10 for the 2 single ladi pav.
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The Mumbai roadside Misal Pav constists of 4 items of which 3 items are packed in small plastic bags. The ladi pav, onions and cut lemon, usal and the toppings which are sev, ghatiya and papadi.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside usal looks.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside misal looks with the topping of sev and gathiya.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside misal looks with usal, sev, gathiya, chopped onions and sliced lime.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside misal looks with usal, sev, gathiya, chopped onions and sliced lime and ladi pav. See recipe to make ladi pav.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 289 cal |
Protein | 8.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 24.5 g |
Fiber | 4.2 g |
Fat | 17.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 14.8 mg |
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Preeti
March 8, 2022, 3:48 p.m.
Awesome recipe! My husband loved it, me too. The masala smelt so good..

Tarla Dalal
March 8, 2022, 3:48 p.m.
Thanks Preeti. We are delighted you and your husband loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

Manasi MS
July 13, 2021, 1:24 p.m.
This recipe turned out to be super delicious. It's a hit. Thanks a ton Mrs. Tarla Dalal for such a simple and mouth watering recipe. I had tried preparing misal so many times before but it never turned out so yummy... !! My suggestion is to follow the recipe 100% without any variation and feel proud to make your family happy.

Dimple
March 11, 2021, 2:52 p.m.
Hi can you tell me if I want to make misal pav for 70people how much makti should I hv

Tarla Dalal
March 11, 2021, 2:52 p.m.
Hi, We have a box on top after cooking time and all, write there 70 servings and the whole recipe will show what you need for 70 people....

Dr Raksha Damania
Nov. 27, 2020, 8:48 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 27, 2020, 8:48 a.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Desimealz
Nov. 2, 2020, 3:58 p.m.
Food is a everyday festival.so treat it as much you can !!!

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 2, 2020, 3:58 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Josna
Nov. 1, 2020, 8:48 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 1, 2020, 8:48 p.m.
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Mahesh Sharma
Oct. 26, 2020, 12:46 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 26, 2020, 12:46 p.m.
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Bhargav Patel
Oct. 20, 2020, 4:20 p.m.
Mam I didn''t fine box where I can write number of ppl so that receipe will come automatically. please guide me

Sushil kumar rai
Oct. 10, 2020, 1:09 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 10, 2020, 1:09 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Maninder Sandhu
Oct. 7, 2020, 10:33 a.m.
Very interesting and delicious _x0001F60B__x0001F44C_ _x0001F60B__x0001F60B_

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 7, 2020, 10:33 a.m.
Maninder, great to hear from you.

Foodie #697250
Oct. 3, 2020, 9:24 a.m.
Loved it????

DILIP V
Aug. 5, 2020, 4 p.m.
Always wanted to try this, so thanks for the recipe.

Archana
Aug. 5, 2020, 10:47 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 5, 2020, 10:47 a.m.
Hi Archana, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

kandan
May 7, 2020, 12:33 a.m.
madam i like ur recipies, specially pudina rice,, dal types , there are many......its so simple....yet beautifully put up....

Amritpal Singh Grewal
May 1, 2020, 9:34 a.m.
Tarlaji.....the goddess of cooking. Sat Sri Akal....Thanks

Tarla Dalal
May 1, 2020, 9:34 a.m.
Hi, Thank you for your kind words Happy Cooking !!

Anisha
April 11, 2020, 10:35 p.m.
Can I use dessicated coconut powder or fresh coconut instead of dry coconut?

Tarla Dalal
April 11, 2020, 10:35 p.m.
Hi, Use desiccated instead of dry coconut.

Supriya
March 19, 2020, 8:45 a.m.

Tarla Dalal
March 19, 2020, 8:45 a.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Foodie#419652
Oct. 16, 2019, 12:31 p.m.
really yummy.....

Foodie #686361
April 13, 2018, 2:26 p.m.
For Misal Masala, it is dry roast all ingredients or using oil? because it is written heat oil and then dry roast. also is it ok to use desiccated coconut?

Vijaylaxmi Mane
April 1, 2017, 10:02 a.m.
Very tasty.

kushal
Sept. 7, 2016, 1:26 p.m.
Really testy dish ever.I also try to make at home. And just really said that the dish is very nice ,and there test is very spaiciey n very colorful ever .thx

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 7, 2016, 1:26 p.m.
Thanks Kushal. We are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Hema Athwani
Aug. 12, 2016, 1:58 p.m.
This recipe was delicious !made it with just moth sprouts and omitted batata.it was perfectly spiced and my street food craving!i never knew it would come out so well in the house too??

Mohan
June 14, 2016, 12:54 p.m.
MAST

Mohan
June 9, 2016, 2:05 p.m.

Geetha
May 22, 2016, 11:23 p.m.
I made this misal was very tasty thank you

Foodie #639066
May 12, 2016, 11 a.m.
Hello there, tried very 1st time the receipe..& turned out to be yummy! everyone@home simply loved it. it was a perfect one meal healthy full of sprouts dinner! Thanks.??????

Ankita
May 11, 2016, 11:33 p.m.
Nice one

Tarla Dalal
May 11, 2016, 11:33 p.m.
Ankita, glad you liked the Misal pav recipe.

Vinit
May 3, 2016, 9:15 p.m.

Gunja Jaiswal
April 29, 2016, 3:33 p.m.
I have tried this recipe. It was amazing. I followed the step and it was really superb. I just love it.

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April 29, 2016, 3:08 p.m.
Khup Chan aahe khup manaje khup aahe

Foodie #645736
April 7, 2016, 2:07 p.m.
its very tasty n healthy ??

Foodie #645736
April 3, 2016, 12:42 p.m.
amazing taste...got the actual flavour of misal pav

Saloni
March 30, 2016, 6:25 p.m.
yummy it was

Tarla Dalal
March 30, 2016, 6:25 p.m.
Hi Saloni, Thank You for the kind words. Do keep trying more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

muskaan
March 24, 2016, 9:26 a.m.
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Swati
March 10, 2016, 10:08 a.m.
Nice.. healthy and tasty _x0001F60A_

Tarla Dalal
March 10, 2016, 10:08 a.m.
Hi Swati, Thank you for the compliment. Do try more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

Divya
Feb. 17, 2016, 3:39 p.m.
Hello tarlaji your receipe is awesome u make things so simple to understand and easy to make thanku

Tarla Dalal
Feb. 17, 2016, 3:39 p.m.
Hi Divya, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

sri
Jan. 13, 2016, 8:42 p.m.
this recipe is a winner. I tried it by doubling all quantities (do not double chilli powder if you don''t want a hole burned down your duodenum). it turned out exactly like it used to be in Mumbai in my growing up years!

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 13, 2016, 8:42 p.m.
Hi Sri, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe and evokes memories of Mumbai. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Meenakshi kapur
Sept. 14, 2015, 3:25 p.m.

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 14, 2015, 3:25 p.m.
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Jigisha
Sept. 7, 2015, 9:59 a.m.
The receipe is simply amazing.. simple ingredients available at home.. taste was amazing.. I am a big fan of your receipes.. you are my mentor in sasural...

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 7, 2015, 9:59 a.m.
Hi Jigisha, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

blessing
Aug. 24, 2015, 1:41 p.m.
Am not an indian but i did try making this recipe and it turned out great. Am getting addicted to your dishes cos i love trying new foods from different countries. Really good.??

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 24, 2015, 1:41 p.m.
Hi Blessing. Great to know the Misal Pav recipe worked for you and welcome to Indian cooking. Keep trying new Indian dishes and if you have any questions, we are more than happy to answer.

Foodie #511253
March 23, 2015, 12:16 p.m.

Krishnaraj Bhat
Nov. 8, 2014, 10:09 a.m.

smita lotliker
Oct. 11, 2014, 1:52 p.m.
I tried the recipe, everyone at home liked it very much. They asked me to prepare for 25 servings, so please can you guide me in preparing. Thank a lot for making the recipe simple with marvelous taste.

Seema . Excellent recipe.
Aug. 14, 2014, 2:10 p.m.

Foodie #592119
May 31, 2014, 1:05 p.m.
Amazingly Amazing!!!! Everyone at home just loved thus lip smacking dish! My husband is very particular with tastes and he specially loved this to be just Perfect! Thank you sooo much for having such a superb recipe posted...

Abhijeet Thakur
April 7, 2014, 2:41 p.m.

Ashley Thomas
April 1, 2014, 4:47 p.m.
Hi there, thanks for the fantastic recipe! I am not Indian but I really enjoy cooking the cuisine. This style of Indian cuisine is new to me but I am glad you shared, thank you!

Tarla Dalal
April 1, 2014, 4:47 p.m.
Super job Ashley. Keep trying Indian recipes and if you are stuck, feel free to ask any questions and we will help you along this culinary journey. Happy Indian cooking.

Ashwini Sawan
Sept. 18, 2013, 2:28 p.m.
Yummy n tasty n healthy one... Thank u for narrating in a simple way n very helpful of those images.,. Thanks a lot n keep sharing new recipes...

Tarla Dalal
Sept. 18, 2013, 2:28 p.m.
Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

c.chakraborty
Aug. 19, 2013, 3:29 p.m.
excellent all recipies...so healthy...helpful for new cook to guide

Tarla Dalal
Aug. 19, 2013, 3:29 p.m.
Hi C.Chakraborty, Thank You for the kind words. Do keep trying more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

Amisha
July 8, 2013, 3:43 p.m.
I have made tomato puree is it ok

Tarla Dalal
July 8, 2013, 3:43 p.m.
Hi Amisha, it is ok to use tomatopuree, but the pulpy tomatoes enhance the taste of the misal... take care while making the gravy for the misal.... Do keep trying more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

Tanvi
March 17, 2013, 11:19 p.m.
Gives just Perfect Misal taste.loved it very much. Especially my children who loves eating Misal only in hotel ,loved it too. I am happy now . Thank you so much !!!!

Tarla Dalal
March 17, 2013, 11:19 p.m.
Hi Tanvi, We are very happy to know you have loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

jyoti
Jan. 28, 2013, 10:10 a.m.
hii.. if we don''t sprout the beans,white beans and moath beans..and just boil them..is it ok? or its compulsory to sprout?

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 28, 2013, 10:10 a.m.
Yes you can use..

Allwin
Dec. 22, 2012, 1:19 p.m.
Its really yummy. ...i luvd it ????????

Tarla Dalal
Dec. 22, 2012, 1:19 p.m.
Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

farheen
Nov. 26, 2012, 10:06 a.m.
if I have 6 cup misal so how many quantity onions,tomatoes,and dry coconuts

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 26, 2012, 10:06 a.m.
Hi Farheen, In the recipe above you will see a box saying show servings, type the no of servings you want and it will automatically calculate for you.

Aparna
Nov. 5, 2012, 10:37 a.m.
Awesome taste... Just loved it..

Tarla Dalal
Nov. 5, 2012, 10:37 a.m.
Hi Aparna, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking!

Foodie #657706
Jan. 17, 2012, 2:43 a.m.
Today I tried this. Superb taste.

Tarla Dalal
Jan. 17, 2012, 2:43 a.m.
Hi Foodie, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

Parul
Dec. 24, 2010, 11:34 a.m.
The receipe is perfect. Makes very tasty Misal pav. Thankyou

Tarla Dalal
Dec. 24, 2010, 11:34 a.m.
Hi Praul, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

Rekha
Oct. 29, 2010, 4:53 p.m.
Yummy recipe

Tarla Dalal
Oct. 29, 2010, 4:53 p.m.
Hi Rekha, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.