Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Misal Pav Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups sprouted matki (moth beans)
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 tomatoes, pureed
- • 2 tbsp Kolhapuri masala
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the oil and fry the onion until golden, then add the ginger-garlic paste.
2
Phase 2
Add the tomato puree, Kolhapuri masala, turmeric, and chili powder and cook until the oil separates.
3
Phase 3
Add the sprouted matki, salt, and 1 cup water, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until the sprouts are tender.
4
Phase 4
Loosen half the mixture with 1 cup hot water and extra chili powder and boil to make a spicy gravy.
5
Phase 5
Serve the usal in bowls, top with farsan and chopped onion, and serve with the hot tarri and pav rolls.