- What is tamarind?
- A legume fruit with a tart, fruity flavour. Can be replaced with lemon juice and a pinch of sugar.
Mamledar Misal Pav
Mamledar Misal is a legend from the city of Thane: famously spicy, oily and intense. The acidity of the tamarind and the sweet seasoning balance the fire of the chilli. This dish is for those who like their food to have a 'kick' and aren't afraid of spices.
Ingredients
200
g
Dried beans (e.g. speckled beans or moth beans)
2
pieces
Red onions
4
cloves
Garlic
2
pieces
Tomatoes
2
pieces
Green chillies
2
tbsp
Ginger-garlic paste
1
tsp
Ground cumin
1
tsp
Ground coriander
1
tsp
Paprika
3
tbsp
Oil
1
tsp
Salt
4
pieces
Pav (buns)
1
bunch
Fresh coriander
1
tsp
Tamarind paste
4
tbsp
Yoghurt
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Equipment Needed
- Large saucepan
- Frying pan
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Cook the soaked beans in plenty of water until tender, then drain (reserve the cooking water!).
Tip: The cooking water is full of flavour and starch, it would be a waste to pour it away.
2
✓
Fry the spices (cumin, coriander, paprika) in the oil, then add the onion, garlic, chilli and ginger. Sauté until soft.
Tip: This releases the oil-soluble flavour compounds (e.g. capsaicin).
3
✓
Add the tomatoes and cook until saucy. Then add the beans, tamarind, and the bean cooking water.
Tip: The acidity of the tamarind counteracts the rich, spicy flavours.
4
✓
Simmer together for 10-15 minutes. Serve with toasted buns, yoghurt and fresh coriander.
Tip: The proteins in the yoghurt coat the taste buds on your tongue, easing the spicy sensation.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 200 g Dried beans (e.g. speckled beans or moth beans)
- 2 pieces Red onions
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 pieces Tomatoes
- 2 pieces Green chillies
- 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 pieces Pav (buns)
- 1 bunch Fresh coriander
- 1 tsp Tamarind paste
- 4 tbsp Yoghurt