Usal Pav recipe – a popular Maharashtrian street

 Here's a simple and authentic Usal Pav recipe – a popular Maharashtrian street food made with sprouted beans, spices, and served with soft pav (bread rolls).

🌱 Usal Pav Recipe

🍽️ Servings: 3–4

⏱️ Time: ~45 minutes

🥣 Ingredients

For the Usal:

2 cups mixed sprouted beans (matki, moong, chana, etc.)

1 large onion – finely chopped

1 large tomato – finely chopped

1–2 green chilies – chopped

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1.5 tsp Goda masala (or garam masala if unavailable)

Salt – to taste

2 tbsp oil

Water – as needed

Fresh coriander leaves – chopped (for garnish)

Optional: 1 tsp jaggery

For Serving:

Pav (Indian bread rolls)

Chopped onions

Fresh lemon wedges

Butter for toasting pav

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Sprouts

Pressure cook or boil the sprouted beans with a little salt and turmeric for 1–2 whistles (until just cooked but not mushy).

2. Prepare the Masala

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add cumin seeds.

Add onions and sauté until golden.

Add green chilies and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until raw smell disappears.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.

3. Add Spices & Beans

Add turmeric, chili powder, goda masala, and salt. Mix well.

Add the cooked sprouts and mix gently.

Add water as needed for a semi-thick gravy.

Simmer for 10–15 minutes on low flame.

Optional: Add jaggery to balance flavors.

4. Toast Pav

Heat a tawa (griddle), add butter, and toast the pav buns until golden on both sides.

5. Garnish and Serve

Garnish the usal with fresh coriander.

Serve hot usal in bowls with chopped onions and lemon wedges on the side.

Serve with butter-toasted pav.

Tips

Use matki/moth beans as the main sprout for traditional flavor.

Adjust spice levels to taste.

You can top the usal with farsan or sev for 

added crunch.