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Knocksense Shorts | 'Misal Pav' from Maharashtra makes it to TasteAtlas' top 100 global snacks list

This achievement stands as a testament to the dish's mouth-watering taste, enduring popularity, and ease of both consumption and preparation.

Jatin Shewaramani

The states of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are renowned for their delectable pav breads, which are a staple of the local street food scene. While the super popular Vada pav may hog the limelight, another lip-smacking and fiery dish, the Misal Pav, never fails to entice the discerning palate.

This year, this traditional Maharashtrian dish has earned a prestigious accolade, securing a spot in the highly coveted TasteAtlas' 100 Best Rated Snacks in the World for this year. Ranked at an impressive 95th place, this achievement stands as a testament to its mouth-watering taste, enduring popularity and ease of both consumption and preparation.

Misal Pav comprises a small baked pav and spicy and flavourful misal (curry) which is prepared using sprouted moth beans, topped with onions, raw green chillies, potatoes and chivda (namkeen mix).

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