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Tarla Dalal
17 December, 2024


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About Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav
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Ingredients
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Methods
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For the Misal Masala
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For the Homemade Misal
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How to proceed for the Misal Pav
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Mumbai roadside Misal Pav
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Nutrient values
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misal pav | maharashtrian misal pav | homemade misal pav | with 25 amazing photos.
One of the most famous of Maharashtrian recipes, Misal is a scrumptious cocktail of savouries and sprouts!
Wholesome and tasty sprouts are cooked with tangy tomatoes and pungent onions, not to forget the spice powders and the special coconut-onion based misal masala!
All of this is further enhanced with chivda, potatoes and other appropriate ingredients to make a sumptuous accompaniment for laddi pav.
The best part about Misal is that it suits breakfast, dinner and any other time you wish to have it.
You can also try other interesting recipes to have with ladi pav like Vada Pav, Chat- Pata Pav, Cheesy Peri Peri Stuffed Pav, Masala Omelette Pav and many more.
Enjoy how to make Misal Pav recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Misal Masala
1 tbsp oil
1/4 cup thinly sliced onions
1/4 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
25 mm stick cinnamon (dalchini)
For The Misal
3 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup sprouted matki (moath beans)
1/2 cup sprouted safed vatana (dried white peas)
1/2 cup sprouted moong (whole green gram)
2 tbsp sprouted chawli (cow pea / lobhia)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
For Serving With Misal Pav
1/2 cup mixed farsan (mixed farsan)
8 tbsp batata poha
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
8 ladi pav
Method
For the misal masala
- Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and coconut and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from the flame and allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, blend in a mixer to a smooth powder without using any water. Keep aside.
For the misal
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared misal masala and sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
- Add the tomatoes, turmeric powder and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp), mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the matki, safed vatana, moong and chawli sprouts and mix well.
- Add 2 cups of hot water and salt, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Add the chilli powder, 1/2 cup of water and coriander, mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
How to proceed to make misal pav
- Just before serving pour 1/4 of the misal in a serving bowl, sprinkle 2 tbsp of mixed farsaan,2 tbsp of batata poha, 2 tbsp of onions and 1 tbsp of coriander over it.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more servings of misal.
- Serve misal immediately with laddi pavs and lemon wedges.
misal pav recipe | Maharashtrian misal pav | homemade misal pav | Video by Tarla Dalal
Misal Pav Or How To Make Misal Pav recipe with step by step photos
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For the misal masala, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the onions.
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Add the coconut. Use only dry coconut as that is what gives the taste and flavour and it is easily available. It is known as kopra chi vati.
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Roast on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Make sure it doesn’t burn so do keep a check on it.
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Add the coriander seeds and cumin seeds. These are an essential for any maharashtrian masala powder.
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Add the whole spices - cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon.
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Now add the dry red chillies. These chillies will give the spice and most importantly the will give the nice red colour to this misal masala.
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Add the garlic cloves.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes.
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Remove from the flame, transfer to a plate and allow it to cool completely.
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Once cooled, transfer the mixture into a blender jar. Since we don't have too much masala, we are going to use a small blender jar so it is easily blended.
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Blend in a mixer to a smooth powder without using any water. Keep aside.
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For the Homemade Misal, heat the oil in a pressure cooker and add the cumin seeds. Usually we add a lot of oil in misal but we have added very little. If you want, you can add 2 tbsps more to get a nice tarri (spicy gravy).
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Add the onions. This gives crunch and little sweetness.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add the prepared misal masala. If you are short on time you can use the readymade misal masala also.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 more minute.
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Add the tomatoes. Make sure to take the red and juicy variety of tomatoes.
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Add the turmeric powder and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) to prevent the masala from burning.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the matki sprouts. The matki is soaked overnight in enough water, then drained and tied in a muslin cloth to get sprouts, which will take approx. 12 hours.
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Similarly add the safed vatana. They are sprouted just like the matki.
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Also ad the sprouted moong. These sprout much faster than the others.
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Add the chawli sprouts. This can be avoided if you wish but Maharashtrians use all the sprouts, making it a delicious dish. If you do not have the time to soak and sprout them, they are easily available in the market.
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Add 2 cups of hot water and salt. Hot water makes it cook faster. One can heat the water on the gas or in a microwave.
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Mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape naturally before opening the lid.
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Add the chilli powder. This will give an extra kick to the misal pav.
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Add 1/2 cup of water and coriander. Water will depend on how thin you want the misal to be, if you like it more thinner add more water.
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Mix well and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring it in between.
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To serve the Misal Pav, pour 1/4 of the homemade misal in a serving bowl. Make sure you stir it well before pouring it in a serving bowl.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp of mixed farsaan over the misal, this is easily available in all the grocery stores. It gives a very nice crunch.
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Put 2 tbsp of batata poha evenly over it. This is optional but it does taste very good if added. Here is our recipe of Batata Poha, you can try that as well.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp of onions evenly over it. If you do not like the taste of raw onions you can avoid it, but these raw onions gives it a nice crunch.
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Put 1 tbsp of coriander evenly over it.
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Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more servings of Misal Pav.
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Serve this Misal Pav immediately with laddi pavs and lemon wedges. If you wish to you can make laddi pavs at home as well. For that you can try our Homemade Laddi Pav Recipe.
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We are showing you how Mumbai roadside Misal Pav is packed and looked. As in 2019, the cost of Misal pav is Rs 50. Misal costs Rs 10 and Rs 10 for the 2 single ladi pav.
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The Mumbai roadside Misal Pav constists of 4 items of which 3 items are packed in small plastic bags. The ladi pav, onions and cut lemon, usal and the toppings which are sev, ghatiya and papadi.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside usal looks.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside misal looks with the topping of sev and gathiya.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside misal looks with usal, sev, gathiya, chopped onions and sliced lime.
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This is how the Mumbai roadside misal looks with usal, sev, gathiya, chopped onions and sliced lime and ladi pav. See recipe to make ladi pav.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 289 cal |
Protein | 8.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 24.5 g |
Fiber | 4.2 g |
Fat | 17.4 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 14.8 mg |
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Mohan
March 13, 2025, midnight

Allwin
March 13, 2025, midnight
Its really yummy. ...i luvd it ????????

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

jyoti
March 13, 2025, midnight
hii.. if we don''t sprout the beans,white beans and moath beans..and just boil them..is it ok? or its compulsory to sprout?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yes you can use..

Tanvi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Gives just Perfect Misal taste.loved it very much. Especially my children who loves eating Misal only in hotel ,loved it too. I am happy now . Thank you so much !!!!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Tanvi, We are very happy to know you have loved the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

Amisha
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have made tomato puree is it ok

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Amisha, it is ok to use tomatopuree, but the pulpy tomatoes enhance the taste of the misal... take care while making the gravy for the misal.... Do keep trying more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

c.chakraborty
March 13, 2025, midnight
excellent all recipies...so healthy...helpful for new cook to guide

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi C.Chakraborty, Thank You for the kind words. Do keep trying more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

Ashwini Sawan
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yummy n tasty n healthy one... Thank u for narrating in a simple way n very helpful of those images.,. Thanks a lot n keep sharing new recipes...

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

Ashley Thomas
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi there, thanks for the fantastic recipe! I am not Indian but I really enjoy cooking the cuisine. This style of Indian cuisine is new to me but I am glad you shared, thank you!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Super job Ashley. Keep trying Indian recipes and if you are stuck, feel free to ask any questions and we will help you along this culinary journey. Happy Indian cooking.

Abhijeet Thakur
March 13, 2025, midnight

Foodie #592119
March 13, 2025, midnight
Amazingly Amazing!!!! Everyone at home just loved thus lip smacking dish! My husband is very particular with tastes and he specially loved this to be just Perfect! Thank you sooo much for having such a superb recipe posted...

Seema . Excellent recipe.
March 13, 2025, midnight

smita lotliker
March 13, 2025, midnight
I tried the recipe, everyone at home liked it very much. They asked me to prepare for 25 servings, so please can you guide me in preparing. Thank a lot for making the recipe simple with marvelous taste.

Krishnaraj Bhat
March 13, 2025, midnight

Foodie #511253
March 13, 2025, midnight

Meenakshi kapur
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

farheen
March 13, 2025, midnight
if I have 6 cup misal so how many quantity onions,tomatoes,and dry coconuts

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Farheen, In the recipe above you will see a box saying show servings, type the no of servings you want and it will automatically calculate for you.

Mohan
March 13, 2025, midnight
MAST

Vijaylaxmi Mane
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very tasty.

Swati
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice.. healthy and tasty _x0001F60A_

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Swati, Thank you for the compliment. Do try more and more recipes and share your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

Saloni
March 13, 2025, midnight
yummy it was

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Saloni, Thank You for the kind words. Do keep trying more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!!!

muskaan
March 13, 2025, midnight
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Foodie #645736
March 13, 2025, midnight
amazing taste...got the actual flavour of misal pav

Foodie #645736
March 13, 2025, midnight
its very tasty n healthy ??

Gunja Jaiswal
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have tried this recipe. It was amazing. I followed the step and it was really superb. I just love it.

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March 13, 2025, midnight
Khup Chan aahe khup manaje khup aahe

Ankita
March 13, 2025, midnight
Nice one

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ankita, glad you liked the Misal pav recipe.

Foodie #639066
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello there, tried very 1st time the receipe..& turned out to be yummy! everyone@home simply loved it. it was a perfect one meal healthy full of sprouts dinner! Thanks.??????

Vinit
March 13, 2025, midnight

Geetha
March 13, 2025, midnight
I made this misal was very tasty thank you

Archana
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Archana, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

Supriya
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

DILIP V
March 13, 2025, midnight
Always wanted to try this, so thanks for the recipe.

Anisha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Can I use dessicated coconut powder or fresh coconut instead of dry coconut?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Use desiccated instead of dry coconut.

Josna
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Sushil kumar rai
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Bhargav Patel
March 13, 2025, midnight
Mam I didn''t fine box where I can write number of ppl so that receipe will come automatically. please guide me

Maninder Sandhu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very interesting and delicious _x0001F60B__x0001F44C_ _x0001F60B__x0001F60B_

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Maninder, great to hear from you.

Mahesh Sharma
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Foodie #697250
March 13, 2025, midnight
Loved it????

Dr Raksha Damania
March 13, 2025, midnight

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Amritpal Singh Grewal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarlaji.....the goddess of cooking. Sat Sri Akal....Thanks

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Thank you for your kind words Happy Cooking !!

Dimple
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi can you tell me if I want to make misal pav for 70people how much makti should I hv

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, We have a box on top after cooking time and all, write there 70 servings and the whole recipe will show what you need for 70 people....

kandan
March 13, 2025, midnight
madam i like ur recipies, specially pudina rice,, dal types , there are many......its so simple....yet beautifully put up....

Desimealz
March 13, 2025, midnight
Food is a everyday festival.so treat it as much you can !!!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks for the feedback !!! Keep reviewing recipes and articles you loved.

Foodie #686361
March 13, 2025, midnight
For Misal Masala, it is dry roast all ingredients or using oil? because it is written heat oil and then dry roast. also is it ok to use desiccated coconut?

Preeti
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awesome recipe! My husband loved it, me too. The masala smelt so good..

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Preeti. We are delighted you and your husband loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

Manasi MS
March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipe turned out to be super delicious. It's a hit. Thanks a ton Mrs. Tarla Dalal for such a simple and mouth watering recipe. I had tried preparing misal so many times before but it never turned out so yummy... !! My suggestion is to follow the recipe 100% without any variation and feel proud to make your family happy.

Foodie#419652
March 13, 2025, midnight
really yummy.....

Divya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hello tarlaji your receipe is awesome u make things so simple to understand and easy to make thanku

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Divya, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

sri
March 13, 2025, midnight
this recipe is a winner. I tried it by doubling all quantities (do not double chilli powder if you don''t want a hole burned down your duodenum). it turned out exactly like it used to be in Mumbai in my growing up years!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sri, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe and evokes memories of Mumbai. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

kushal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Really testy dish ever.I also try to make at home. And just really said that the dish is very nice ,and there test is very spaiciey n very colorful ever .thx

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks Kushal. We are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Hema Athwani
March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipe was delicious !made it with just moth sprouts and omitted batata.it was perfectly spiced and my street food craving!i never knew it would come out so well in the house too??

blessing
March 13, 2025, midnight
Am not an indian but i did try making this recipe and it turned out great. Am getting addicted to your dishes cos i love trying new foods from different countries. Really good.??

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Blessing. Great to know the Misal Pav recipe worked for you and welcome to Indian cooking. Keep trying new Indian dishes and if you have any questions, we are more than happy to answer.

Jigisha
March 13, 2025, midnight
The receipe is simply amazing.. simple ingredients available at home.. taste was amazing.. I am a big fan of your receipes.. you are my mentor in sasural...

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Jigisha, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Rekha
March 13, 2025, midnight
Yummy recipe

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Rekha, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking.

Parul
March 13, 2025, midnight
The receipe is perfect. Makes very tasty Misal pav. Thankyou

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Praul, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

Foodie #657706
March 13, 2025, midnight
Today I tried this. Superb taste.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Foodie, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking

Aparna
March 13, 2025, midnight
Awesome taste... Just loved it..

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Aparna, we are delighted you loved the Misal Pav recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback. Happy Cooking!