By Garima Johar
August 30, 2026
Misal pav, made with sprouted moth beans and lentil-based curry, is a healthy breakfast or snacking option. To whip up a traditional Maharashtrian spread, follow this easy 5-step misal pav recipe.
1 cup sprouted moth beans 1 onion 1 tomato 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp red chilli powder 2 tsp misal masala Oil as required Salt to taste Water as required 1 pack pav Sev for topping
Pressure cook sprouted moth beans with some salt and haldi powder for 2-3 whistles.
Heat some oil, chop the onion, and sauté. Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomato, and cook.
Mix in red chilli powder, misal masala, and salt. Add water and cooked moth beans.
Bring to a boil and let the mixture simmer for about ten minutes.
Top with sev and garnish with coriander leaves. Toast some pavs and serve.