Misal

A spicy Maharashtrian curry made with sprouted matki beans cooked in aromatic spices, coconut, and tangy tamarind, typically served with farsan, chopped onions, and pav.


Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Servings
4
Category

Main Course

Cuisine
Indian – Maharashtrian

Ingredients

  • Matki sprouts / mixed sprouts – 2 cups (250 g) or ½ cup dried beans
  • Oil – 3–4 tbsp (60 ml)
  • Mustard seeds – ¾ tsp (1.25 g)
  • Cumin seeds – ¾ tsp (1.25 g)
  • Curry leaves – 1 sprig (10–12 leaves)
  • Hing / asafoetida –¼ tsp (0.5 g)
  • Onion, finely chopped – 1 cup (1 large -160 g)
  • Garlic cloves, finely chopped – 3–4 cloves (5 g)
  • Ginger, finely chopped – 1 inch (8 g)
  • Desiccated coconut – 2 tbsp (30 g)
  • Tomato, finely chopped – ¾ cup (90 g)
  • Coriander leaves, chopped – 3 tbsp
  • Salt as per taste
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  • Red Chilli powder – 1–1½ tsp
  • Goda masala / Misal masala – 2–4 tbsp
  • Jaggery – 1 tbsp (optional)
  • Tamarind paste – 1 tsp
  • Water – 4–5 cups

Directions

  1. Prepare paste: Grind ginger, garlic, and coconut together in a small grinder to make a smooth paste & keep aside.
  2. Preheat appliance: Place the combi pan in level 1 in ninja unit. Move the SmartSwitch to Air fry mode, choose Sear/Sauté function and press the button start.
  3. Temper spices: Add oil to the pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing and cumin seeds.
  4. Sauté base: Add finely chopped onions & tomatoes and sauté until translucent for 4-6 minutes.
  5. Add spices: Add red Chilli powder, misal masala/goda masala, and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook until oil starts to separate (about 5-7 minutes).
  6. Add paste: Add the ginger-garlic-coconut paste and sauté until it becomes aromatic. Stir in between.
  7. Add sprouts: Add the sprouted matki and tamarind paste. Pour water to make the gravy.
  8. For thinner gravy: about 5 cups water. For thicker gravy: about 3 cups water.
  9. Steam cook: Move the SmartSwitch to Cooker mode, choose steam function and set time for 10min. Stir everything well. Press the button start & bring it to boil.
  10. Serve: Pour the hot misal into serving bowls. Top with farsan/Sev, chopped onions, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Serve with butter-toasted pav.