Misal Pav Recipe/ Dry peas curry with bread

Misal pav is a famous Maharastrian recipe that is very spicy and usually eaten in breakfast. It is a traditional dry peas curry served with pav,thick sev and onions. Since its too heavy I prefer to have it in my dinner. Let's cook some Misal pav.

Misal Pav

Misal Pav:

Ingredients:

Soak 2 cups of white peas overnight

1 onion finely chopped

1 tomato finely chopped

1 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

2-3 Red whole chili

1 tsp methi and dhaniya seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp mustard seeds

Pinch of asafoetida

5-6 curry leaves

1 tsp turmeric

1 tbsp cumin coriander powder

Method:

1) Dry roast one small onion until they turn dark brown

2) Dry roast red whole chilli , methi seeds and dhaniya seeds

3) Combine above with ginger garlic and crush in a blender to make a smooth paste.

4) Oil in pan, cumin seeds, asafoetida , rai seeds, curry leaves add onion and cook until golden brown

5) Add tomatoes cook until mushy.

6) Add salt , chilli powder and cumin coriander powder, turmeric, fresh coriander

Add paste. Mix well. Cook for 7 minutes.

7) Take a pressure cooker put this entire mixture along with soaked peas and let it cook for 4-5 whistles

8) Serve with pav, onion and bhusu/thick sev