Misal

Name: Misal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
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

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

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

Prepare paste: Grind ginger, garlic, and coconut together in a small grinder to make a smooth paste & keep aside.
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.
Temper spices: Add oil to the pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds, curry leaves, hing and cumin seeds.
Sauté base: Add finely chopped onions & tomatoes and sauté until translucent for 4-6 minutes.
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).
Add paste: Add the ginger-garlic-coconut paste and sauté until it becomes aromatic. Stir in between.
Add sprouts: Add the sprouted matki and tamarind paste. Pour water to make the gravy.
For thinner gravy: about 5 cups water. For thicker gravy: about 3 cups water.
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.
Serve: Pour the hot misal into serving bowls. Top with farsan/Sev, chopped onions, coriander leaves, and lemon juice. Serve with butter-toasted pav.

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.