Misal

Misal

Misal (Marathi:मिसळ, meaning "mixture"), is a delicacy in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. The dish is eaten for breakfast or as a midday snack or meal, often as part of misal pav. It remains a very popular snack since it is easy to make, is relatively cheap and has good nutritional value. The taste of misal ranges from mildly to extremely spicy. Misal is also a popular street food.

The dish originates from the area of Desh, Maharashtra.

Ingredients

The ingredients of misal vary widely, and consist of a combination of the following:

• Usal, a curry made from matki (moth bean) or watane (dried pea)
• Tarry/kat/sample, a spicy gravy
• Batata Bhaji (boiled, diced potatoes, spiced with turmeric, chilies, ginger & mustard)
• Curd called dahi in Marathi (optional)
• Chivda (jaad poha chivda)
• Farsan (not required if Chivda is used)
• Garnish of onions, tomatoes, coriander, Lemon wedge
• Pav (Slice or Laadi)

Kolhapuri Misal Pav

The ingredients are arranged in multiple tier fashion and served.

• The first ingredient to be served is matki or moth bean usal. Usal is sprouted beans cooked with tomatoes and onions. The nutritional value comes from the sprouted beans.
• The second later is Batata bhaaji spread thin over the usal
• The third layer is Chivda also spread thin over the Batata Bhaaji.
• The fourth layer is a mixture of Onions, tomatoes, coriander and bthin Sev.
• Tarri or Kat is added to fill up the bowl (more Tarri is served in a separate bowl)
• Misal is served with sliced bread or a small loaf, in the dish misal-paw. The main part of the misal is the spicy curry, called tarry, kat.

Versions

• The Kolhapuri version of misal does not contains pohe. Phadtare misal is famous in Kolhapur.
• Mamledar Misal in Thane City and is usually more spicy.
• Puneri Misal is another version. Katakir, Bedekar, Shri Krishna and Shree Upahar Gruh are amongst the more popular restaurants serving Puneri Misal.
• Dahi misal is also one of the widely eaten forms, where curd is added to enhance the taste.