Spicy Misal
(A spicy mixture of sprouts from Maharashtra)
Serves: Four
Time required: 45 minutes

For the misal:
1 cup small matki, soaked and sprouted
1/2 tsp each black masala
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp chilli powder
2 cups water
3 tbsp oil
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 medium potatoes, boiled and diced
2 tsp lemon juice
salt to taste
Accompaniments:
1 cup each poha chivda and farsan
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 lemon, cut into eighths
4 to 6 pavs
To prepare the misal:
WASH, drain and boil the matki until tender. Drain and set aside.
In one cup of water, dissolve the black masala, garam masala and chilli powders.
Heat the oil in a large deep saucepan and add the ginger-garlic paste. Stir-fry for one minute. Add the masala mixture and potatoes. Stir-fry till the oil separates. Add the boiled matki and the remaining cup of water. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the lemon juice and salt and keep hot.

In each of four bowls, first place one tablespoon of poha chivda at the bottom and top this with a tablespoon of farsan. Pour a ladle of misal over this. Garnish with the onions and coriander leaves. Serve with lemon wedges and pavs.