Misal pav (Marathi: मिसळपाव) is a popular dish from Maharashtra, India. It contains misal (a spicy curry usually made from web beans and pav (a type of Indian bread roll). It is usually served with bread or rolls fried in butter and buttermilk or curd and papad.It is served as a breakfast dish, as a snack and as a full meal.
Misal pav from “Nashik” is known for its high spice content and unique taste. There are various types of misal pies such as Kolhapuri misal, Kandandis misal, and Puneri misal; the first part shows the origin of the region. Other species are kalya masalyachi misal, shev misal, and dahi (yoghurt) misal.
Preparation Recipe:-
Misal is prepared in part with sprouted lentils and has less water content and a watery, spicy “cut” or “bite”. It has two parts, a thick curry of matki, called “usal”, and watery gravy, also called rassa. Usually people mix these two according to their taste and requirement. When moth beans are unavailable, it is sometimes prepared using mung beans. It may be garnished with Indian snack noodles. The Moth curry or Usal form is prepared using onion, ginger, garlic and other spices.
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