Kolhapuri Misal Pav Recipe

Step 1: To begin with the Kolhapuri Misal Pav, we have to first make the Kolhapuri masala, dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dry shredded coconut, black peppercorn, cloves , fennel seeds, sesame seeds

Step 2: Cool them for a while and grind them to fine powder

Step 3: Now for the Usal, in a pan add oil and once it gets heated add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and when they splutter add asafoetida and curry leaves

Step 4: Now add onions and once onions turn golden add peanuts, sprouted matki, potato, green chillies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt and kolhapuri masala

Step 5: Mix well and add 5-6 cups of water and cook on medium heat

Step 6: See to that the sprouts are cooked and are tender, once everything is cooked add tamarind pulp and keep it in low flame for 2 minutes

Step 7: For Rassa or Kat (Spicy Gravy), heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and once they splutter add cinnamon stick, asafoetida, garlic cloves, ginger, chopped onions and shredded coconut

Step 8: Saute it till onions gets translucent

Step 9: Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, kolhapuri masala and cook it for another 2 minutes

Step 10: Cool the mixture completely and grind to a smooth paste

Step 11: If needed add some water

Step 12: Heat oil in another pan; add turmeric powder, kat paste, tamarind pulp, salt and 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water

Step 13: Mix well and bring it to boil and simmer for 5 minutes

Step 14: Now to serve the Kolhapuri Usal Pav, in a serving bowl transfer the gravy and add some Farsan and sprouts, now pour the gravy and top it with chopped onion, tomato, cilantro and save

Step 15: Serve the Kolhapuri Usal with some hot pav toasted in butter as a Delicious Tea Time Snack for Kids after School