Food is life! We are sure all you foodies out there will agree with this statement. Nothing can match the happiness of eating your favorite dish; it has the power to turn your dull days into bright ones. The love of our favorite food can actually make us cross oceans for it. And it’s no different with R. Madhavan, as he reveals that he sneaks into Kolhapur only for his love of a Maharashtrian delicacy.
Actor R. Madhavan Sneaks Into Kolhapur City For This Dish
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In a recent interview with Mashable, actor R. Madhavan shared his favorite dish, which is a Maharashtrian delicacy. He revealed that he visits, or rather, sneaks into, the city of Kolhapur just for Kolhapuri Misal.
Yes, he is simply in love with Kolhapur’s famous delicacy, misal. He specified saying Kolhapuri misal with a kat! According to him, Kolhapuri Kat is the only original Kat. Madhavan further explained that even though one can feel the kat stinging around the lips, the taste is simply amazing.
He said that he is already salivating while talking about it, as misal pav is his favorite. Well, we completely agree with him!
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Misal Pav, Garnished With Kat
For people who are cluelessly wondering what is this kat that R. Madhavan is talking about, let us explain to you. Misal pav is generally served with kat, which is also known as tarri. With a strong onion, garlic, and Maharashtrian Kala or Goda Masala flavour, kat or tarri is an extremely spicy mixture.
A dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra is called misal pav. It comprises misal, a hot curry typically cooked with pav and moth beans. Onions, lemon, coriander, farsan or sev, and other garnishes are placed on top of the dish.
Kolhapur’s misal pav is renowned for its distinctive flavour and high spice level. Misal pav comes in a variety of varieties, including Ahmednagar misal, Nashik misal, Khandeshi misal, and Pune misal. Shev misal, dahi (yogurt) misal, and kalya masalyachi misal are more varieties.
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Which is your favourite dish?
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