How to pronounce Misal pav

Misal pav is written मिसळ पाव where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /mɪsəɭ paːʋ/. In plain English letters that is MI-sul PAHV, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Misal pav?

Misal pav is a street food of India. Where it comes from: Maharashtra. People usually eat it for breakfast and at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are beans & tofu and wheat & flour. It tastes spicy.

Where Misal pav comes from

Misal pav is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Maharashtra.

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