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Misal Masala with Mixed Pulses

Misal is a scrumptious cocktail of savories and beans. It’s very tasty as well as healthy. The best part of misal is that it suits breakfast, dinner or any other time.

Recipe by Jesal Shah

Misal Masala with Mixed Pulses
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Cuisine
Maharashtrian

Ingredients

  • 2–3 tsp oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
  • 1 ⁄2 tbsp amchur powder (dry mango powder)
  • 1 ⁄2 tbsp red chilli powder (as per taste)
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1 tbsp ready misal masala (available in any brand)
  • 1 /4th cup dry white peas (Safed vatana)
  • 1 /4th cup of mung beans (moong)
  • 1 /4th cup dry red channa (whole red chickpeas)

Method

  1. Wash and soak all the beans in different bowls. Preferably soak in lukewarm water for 8-10 hours. Soak it early morning at 5 am.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans. Add water 1⁄2 inch above the beans.
  3. Cook all the lentils and pulses with 2-3 cups of water in a pressure cooker for 5-6 whistles or until cooked.

For Termpering

  1. Heat the oil in a medium-sized pan.
  2. Add cumin seeds.
  3. As it starts to crackle, add all the beans along with their water.
  4. Add the remaining spices mentioned in the list and boil the beans for 5-7 minutes or until soft.
  5. Garnish it with sev while serving.
  6. Enjoy it with either paratha or roti or rice.

Notes

Personal Note: This khichdi is a good alternative to Sabudana (tapioca) khichdi. It’s quite filling, nutritious, and one of my favorite dishes.

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