Misal means a mixture in Marathi. Going by the name, misal is a mixture of cut (liquid gravy), matki usal, potato subji, onion, and farsan, served with bread. Mostly had as meal than snack, this is the first love of Kolhapur. The kanda-lasun chatni adds a distinct flavor to the delicacy, which is irreplaceable.
Below mentioned are steps to homemade Kolhapuri misal.
Ingredients
Matki sprouts – 2 bowls
Coconut: ½ bowl
Garlic: 8-10 petals
Ginger: 1 tablespoon
Onion: 3 medium (finely chopped)
Tomato: 2 medium (finely chopped)
Kolhapuri kanda-lasun chatni: 2 tablespoon
Potato: 2 medium
Farsan: as per requirement
Coriander: finely chopped
Cauliflower: 1 bowl (optional)
Curd (dahi): optional
Lemon: as per liking
Preparation: Make a paste of coconut, ginger, garlic, and coriander.
Boil potato and cut it into small pieces.
Method:
Preparation of Tarri or Cut
- Heat oil in a vessel and add onion.
- Fry till translucent.
- Add tomato and fry till it becomes mushy.
- Add the coconut paste.
- Fry till it leaves oil.
- Add chili powder, turmeric powder, and kanda-lasun chatni.
- Now add salt as per taste.
- Lastly, add hot water as per the liquidity you want.
- Bring this whole thing to boil.
- Your cut is ready.
Preparation of Matki Usal
- Heal oil in a pan.
- Add mustard seeds.
- Then add tomato if need be.
- Add chili and salt powder and fry matki in the same.
- Let it cook until soft.
- Your usal is ready.
Preparation of dry potato subji
- Heat some oil in a kadhai.
- Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them both crackle.
- Add curry leaves and turmeric powder.
- Then add boiled potato.
- Add salt and fry the potato nicely.
- Here is your potato subji
Serving missal:
Serve missal as shown in the image below
While eating, mix everything and enjoy.
Tip: Too much of coconut affects the taste, can make the cut sweet. For two bowls of matki, half a bowl coconut is more than enough.
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