Kolhapuri Misal Pav

Kolhapuri misal pav is a spicy curry of sprouted beans, typically moth beans or matki. It is generally sold from street stalls in Kolhapur in Maharashtra, India. Tangy and full of flavour, this is one hot street food well-loved by Kolhapuris. The topping on the sprouted beans is a mixture that constitutes buttery pav (bread rolls). Kolhapuri misal pav is an exciting mix of spice, tartness, and crunch that is great for breakfast, snacks, or a filling meal. To make the Kolhapuri misal pav recipe, prepare the misal, which is the nucleus of the dish. Sprouted beans are cooked in a spicy, tart curry made from onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and some special masala Kolhapuri that gives this curry its distinctive heat. Some ingredients used in this masala include dried red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin, and a mix of regional spices that give this dish depth and complexity in flavour. This curry is simmered to the right taste, providing balance in spicy-sour, savoury flavours. The misal is accompanied by crunchy farsan, finely chopped onions, and fresh coriander leaves over a bowl. In the preparation of this dish, pav is buttered and toasted until golden brown and is usually served to accompany the misal to dip in the curry. The Kolhapuri misal pav is a very colourful, rich dish with just the right amount of texture played out by its soft and puffed pav, the spicy consistency of misal, and crunchy garnishes.