The Ultimate Maharashtrian Misal Pav 🌶️ | Zanzanit, Spicy & Full of Flavour | Ganesh Chaturthi

There’s something about a bowl of zanzanit Misal Pav that instantly feels like home! ❤️🌶️ As Ganesh Chaturthi fills our homes with festive cheer, let’s bring a little Maharashtrian warmth to the table with one of Maharashtra’s most loved favourites. This authentic Maharashtrian Misal Pav is thikhat, flavourful and wonderfully comforting, with all the textures and toppings that make a good misal so irresistible. So, if you’re looking for a delicious festive snack, a hearty Maharashtrian breakfast or simply craving some thikhat misal, this one is for you! Ingredients Required: For the Dry Misal Masala Coriander seeds - 2 tbsp Cumin seeds - ½ tbsp Black cardamom - 2 Green cardamom - 4-5 Black peppercorns - 1 tsp Bay leaves - 2-3 Cinnamon stick - 1 inch Cloves - 7-8 Whole Kashmiri chillies - 8-10 Desiccated coconut - ¼ cup Method - 1. Heat a non-stick pan & dry roast the whole red chillies. Once done transfer it to a bowl and keep it aside. 2. In the same pan, add all dry spices & roast them till fragrant on medium flame. 3. Add desiccated coconut, mix well & roast slightly, switch off the flame & transfer the spice mix to a plate. 4. Once it cools down, transfer to a mixer jar & grind to make a fine powder. Store in a glass jar. For the Misal Ingredients Sprouted Moth Beans (Matki) - 2 cups Whole Garlic cloves - 4-5 Ginger - 1 inch Green chillies - 4-5 Oil - 3-4 tbsp Onions (finely chopped) - 2 (medium) Tomatoes (finely chopped) - 2 (medium) Prepared Misal masala - 2 tbsp Turmeric powder - ½ tsp Red chilli powder - 1 tsp Salt - to taste Coriander powder - 1 tbsp Water - 2-3 cups Method:- 1. With the help of a mortar & pestle (kutni) make a coarse paste of garlic, ginger and green chillies. (also known as thecha). Keep it aside. 2. Heat oil in a kadhai, add the thecha and sauté till golden brown on medium flame. 3. Add onions and cook till nicely brown. 4. Add tomatoes and mix them all together, cook till it gets mushy. 5. When you see that the oil is releasing from the sides, add the prepared misal masala and roast (bhunjo) on low flame. You may add a dash of water if the masala is sticking to the pan. 6. Season with salt followed by turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder and mix well. 7. Now add the sprouted matki and mix everything. 8. Add enough water to submerge the matki, stir and close the pan with a lid. Let it cook till the matki softens. (Don't overcook else matki will get too mushy). You can add more water to adjust the consistency. 9. Once the matki is cooked through switch off the flame. The misal curry is now ready. For The Tari (optional) Ingredients Garlic cloves - 2-3 (sliced lengthwise) Oil- 2 tbsp Misal masala- 1 tbsp Method:- 1. Heat oil in a tempering pan, add garlic and sauté till golden brown. 2. ⁠ Then add the Misal masala and stir well. 2. Pour in a bowl and keep aside. For the assembly Ladi pav - 2 Chopped onions Freshly chopped coriander leaves Lemon wedges Farsan (readymade available in the market) In a serving bowl, pour hot misal curry, top it up with farsan, chopped onions & then the tari. Add a dash of lemon juice & enjoy with ladi pav. चला, मग आज बनवूया एकदम झणझणीत, चटकदार आणि मनापासून महाराष्ट्रीयन मिसळ! 😋🌶️ #MisalPav #MaharashtrianMisal #AuthenticMisalPav #ZanzanitMisal #ThikhatMisal #MaharashtrianSpecial #GaneshChaturthi #FestiveMeal #FestiveSnacks #MaharashtrianFood #Misal Chef Amrita Raichand is a trained Chef, a mom and a busy working professional juggling it all, with love and balance. Join my journey for healthy twists, easy techniques, self care, parenting and more. Subscribe to Amrita Raichand: Chef & Beyond    / @chefamritaraichand   Follow Me on Social Media:   / amritaraichand     / amritaraichand     / amritaraichand