Vegan Misal Pav

Vegan Misal Pav is a spiced lentil and bean curry topped with crunchy farsan and served with soft bread rolls, making it a delightful midnight snack. This dish is packed with flavors and textures, perfect for satisfying those late-night cravings.

Ingredients

• Sprouted moth beans - 100 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Green chili - 1, slit
• Coconut - 2 tablespoons, grated
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
• Curry leaves - 8-10
• Lemon - 1, for serving
• Fresh coriander leaves - for garnish
• Pav (bread rolls) - 4
• Farsan (Indian snack mix) - for topping

Steps

1. Soak the sprouted moth beans in water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
3. Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and sauté until onions are translucent.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili. Cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
6. Mix in the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for a minute until fragrant.
7. Add the drained sprouted moth beans and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the beans are tender.
8. Once cooked, mash a few beans with the back of a spoon to thicken the curry slightly.
9. In the meantime, lightly toast the pav in a skillet until golden brown.
10. Serve the Misal hot, topped with grated coconut, fresh coriander leaves, and a sprinkle of farsan. Serve with lemon wedges on the side and toasted pav.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber from sprouted beans, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals due to fresh vegetables and herbs, supporting overall wellness.

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