Misal pav (Marathi: मिसळपाव) is a dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. It consists of misal (a spicy curry usually made from moth beans) and pav (a type of Indian bread roll).[1][2] The final dish is topped with farsan or sev, onions, lemon and coriander (cilantro).[3] It is usually served hot with bread or rolls[4] toasted with butter and buttermilk or dahi and papad. It is served as a breakfast dish, as a snack and also as a full meal.
 A plate of misal pav | |
| Alternative names | Misal |
|---|---|
| Type | Curry and bread |
| Place of origin | India |
| Region or state | Nashik, Maharashtra |
| Associated cuisine | Indian |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Sprouts, peas, bean sprouts, chick peas and chilli powder gravy |
| Variations | Misal vada |
| 289 cal kcal | |
Misal regional varieties
editMisal pav from Kolhapur is known for its high spice content and unique taste.[a] There are different versions of misal pav such as Pune misal, Khandeshi misal, Nashik misal and Ahmednagar misal. Other types are kalya masalyachi misal, shev misal, and dahi (yoghurt) misal.
Preparation
editMisal is prepared in part with sprouted lentils[6] and has less water content and a watery, spicy "kat" (pronounced "cut"). It has two parts, a thick curry of matki, called usal, and watery gravy,[3] also called rassa.[7] Usually people mix these two according to their taste and requirement. When moth beans are unavailable, it is sometimes prepared using mung beans.[4] It may be garnished with Indian snack noodles.[4] The moth curry or usal form is prepared using onion, ginger, garlic and other spices.[3]
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Misal pav -
Close-up view of misal pav -
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Misal bread (Kolhapuri misal)
Recognition
editIn 2015, the misal pav served at Dadar's Aaswad restaurant was named the world's tastiest vegetarian dish at the FoodieHub Awards in London.[1][8][9]
Variants
edit- The Nashik version of misal is usually spicy and served with pav, curd, papad, chopped coriander and onion. Several misal joints are popular in the city
- Puneri misal is another version which contains pohe. There are a number of restaurants in the city that are popular for their misal.[10]
- Many renowned restaurants in Maharashtra have been serving Misal for decades, including Jogeshwari Misal,[11] Katakir Mamledar Misal, and Bedekar Misal, among others.
See also
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Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Mumbai's Misal Pav Beats Dishes From Across The World. Crowned World's Tastiest Veg Snack!". indiatimes.com. June 5, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ^ Doctor, Vikram (June 17, 2015). "The healthy snack that needs more attention: misal pav". Times Of India Blogs. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Misal Pav". NDTV Food. November 30, 2011. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ^ a b c Richa Hingle (2015). Vegan Richa's Indian Kitchen: Traditional and Creative Recipes for the Home Cook. Vegan Heritage Press, LLC. p. pt237. ISBN 978-1-941252-10-9. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ^ Brien, C.O. (2013). The Penguin Food Guide to India. Penguin Books Limited. p. pt339. ISBN 978-93-5118-575-8. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ^ Goela, S. (2015). India on my Platter. OM Books International. p. 107. ISBN 978-93-83202-04-1. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ^ Gowardhan, M. (2015). Indian Kitchen: Secrets of Indian home cooking: Secrets of Indian home cooking. Hodder & Stoughton. p. pt91. ISBN 978-1-4447-9456-4. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
- ^ "The world's tastiest vegetarian dish".
- ^ "Food: Now, enjoy world's best Misal Pav in Ghatkopar". mid-day. August 26, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
- ^ "पुण्याला भेट देताय? मग इथली मिसळ नक्की चाखून या". Lokmat (in Marathi). 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
- ^ Misal,info@jogeshwarimisal.com, Jogeshwari. "Jogeshwari Misal - Franchise Opportunity in India!". Jogeshwari Misal - Franchise Opportunity in India!. Retrieved 2024-08-12.
