Upvas Misal | Farali Missal | Vrat Misal

Rashmi Gharat

Aug 19

5 min read

This delicious Upvas Misal is an interesting twist on regular spicy Maharashtrian Misal. If you want a change from regular fasting food like Sabudana Vada or Sabudana Khichdi, this Farali Missal is the one to go for. Tasty as well as filling, this Vrat Misal is perfect if you’re fasting for Shravan, Navratri, Sankashti Chaturthi or Ashadi Ekadashi as it will keep you energised.

Colorful Maharashtrian Farali Misal in a metal bowl on a floral plate, topped with cashews, pomegranate, coconut and raisins.

This Fasting Misal recipe has been made really simple, quick and easy, as it doesn’t require separate elements like potato bhaji, sabudana khichdi and the gravy to make the Misal. This Farali Misal recipe combines all the elements together into one simple curry yet doesn’t compromise on the final taste. This Upvasachi Farali Misal recipe taste so good that I won’t mind fasting everyday if Vrat snack is going to be this delightful 😊

Quick, easy to follow video with step-by-step instructions of How to make Farali Misal:

https://youtu.be/BS_llxlpez8

Farali Misal Recipe: The Ultimate Maharashtrian Fasting Food

Dive into this hidden gem of Maharashtrian cuisine and discover the rich flavors it has to offer. Fasting days don't mean you have to compromise on flavor. While classic Sabudana Khichdi and Rajgira Puri are fantastic, sometimes you crave something with a bit more kick and a lot more texture. This Farali Misal (also known as Upvasachi Misal) - a spectacular, multi-layered fasting dish - brings the spicy, crunchy joy of traditional Maharashtrian street food to your vrat (fasting) menu.

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With its delightful blend of flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish offers a satisfying experience that is both filling and gentle on the stomach. Ideal for those observing fasting rituals, upvas farali misal welcomes everyone, regardless of dietary preferences. Its unique mix of allowed ingredients makes it nutritious and, most importantly, delicious.

What is Farali Misal?

In Marathi, Faral translates to fasting food or light snacks, and Misal refers to a beloved sprouted-bean and farsan dish layered with spicy gravy.

Farali Misal is a brilliant, fasting-friendly adaptation. Instead of the usual mixed sprouts and gram flour (besan) sev, this version uses ingredients that are strictly permitted during Hindu fasts.

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It is a hearty combination of soft and fluffy Sabudana Khichdi (tapioca pearls), boiled potatoes, a rich, sweet-and-spicy coconut peanut curry, a dollop of cooling yogurt and a topping of crunchy farali chivda (potato mixture) and fried nuts.

When these layers combine in one bowl, you get an explosion of textures and flavors - sweet, spicy, tangy, and crunchy.

Why You’ll Love This Upvas Recipe

Top view of a bowl of Upvas Misal garnished with peanuts, cashews, pomegranate seeds, raisins and shredded coconut on a dark surface.

Incredibly Filling: Thanks to the carbohydrate-rich sabudana and potatoes, this meal provides sustained energy for your fasting day. Peanuts and yogurt / curd / dahi enhance the dish’s protein content keeping you fuller for longer.
Customizable: You can easily adjust the spice levels in the peanut gravy to suit your family's preferences.
Crowd-Pleaser: Garnishes like coconut, fried nuts, raisins and pomegranate not only look great but also add crunch and flavour to the dish. This Farali Misal is so delicious that even family members who aren't fasting will be asking for a bowl!

How to Assemble Your Farali Misal

The magic of Misal lies entirely in the plating! Serve this immediately so the crunch remains intact.

1. The Base Layer: Take a deep wide serving bowl. Add some farali chivda and a generous spoonful of the prepared curry.

2. Dollop of Yogurt / Curd: Pour a nice big dollop of whisked yogurt on curry.

3. Add the Crunch: Top it generously with crunchy farali chivda or potato sali.

4.The Final Garnish: Finish with some fresh scraped coconut, fried peanuts and cashews and some raisins and pomegranate kernels.

5. Sides: While serving keep bowls full of extra curry, yogurt and some farali chivda on side (as shown in the video) and serve hot!

Celebrate Tradition with Upvas Misal

Whether you're observing a fast or just curious about trying new foods, Upvas Misal deserves a spot on your dining table. Whether you are observing Navratri, Ekadashi, Mahashivratri, or the holy month of Shravan, this Farali Misal recipe is guaranteed to keep you full, energetic, and completely satisfied.

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1 Cup = 250ml , 1 TBSP = 15ml, 1 tsp = 5ml

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Step-by-step instructions with photos for Vrat Misal:

• Rinse sabudana thrice and add very little water (around ⅛ cup) till all the sabudana pearls just about get completely immersed in water.

Method 1 - Upvas Misal: Hand pouring a little water into a glass bowl of sabudana pearls on a dark marble counter.

• Soak it for around 6 hours or overnight.

Method 2 - Upvas Misal: Hands hold a glass-lidded jar of sabudana on dark marble

• After 6 hours, fluff up the perfectly soaked sabudana pearls and keep aside.

• In a pan add ½ cup peanuts and 1½ cup water and let it rest for half an hour.

• After half an hour, add ¼ tsp salt and mix well.

• Cook on medium heat till peanuts become soft and they easily break with your thumbnail.

Method 6 - Upvas Misal: Hand tests cooked peanuts in a pot on a stovetop with a red spoon; text says Medium Heat and cook till soft.

• Drain and keep aside.

• In a grinding jar add ½ cup scraped coconut, 2 TBSP roasted & peeled peanuts, green chillies and ¼ cup water.

• Grind this to a fine paste.

• Heat a large pan on medium setting and add clarified butter and 2 TBSP peanuts (optional) and fry till they turn golden. Remove a keep aside.

Method 10 - Farali Missal: Peanuts fry in a stainless pan on medium heat as a red spoon stirs; text says Fry till they turn golden.

• Then add cashew nuts (optional) and fry till they turn golden. Remove a keep aside.

Method 11 - Farali Missal: Top-down view of cashews frying in a pan, stirred with a red spatula; text says Medium Heat and Fry till they turn golden.

• Now add cumin seeds and potatoes and mix.

• Then add ground paste and 2½ cups water.

Method 13 - Farali Missal: Overhead view of creamy paste simmering in a pot as water is poured in; text says Medium Heat and 2½ cups - Water.

• Finally add 2½ tsp salt, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp lemon juice, mix well and cover.

Method 14 - Farali Missal: Hand covering a pot on medium heat; yellow text says Medium Heat and red banner says cover and cook till potatoes are soft.

• Cook till potatoes are soft and can easily break with a spoon.

• To this add soaked sabudana pearls and mix.

Method 16 - Farali Missal: Hands stir soaked tapioca pearls in a bowl with a red spoon on medium heat; text says Soaked Tapioca Pearls/Sago (Sabudana)

• Now add cooked peanut.

Method 17 - Farali Missal: Cooked peanuts being poured from a white bowl into a pot of pale gravy, with a red spoon on a stovetop; text says Medium Heat

• Mix well and let it cook ONLY for 3-4 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK - longer you cook, thicker the curry will get and taste unpleasant.

Method 18 - Farali Missal: Hand stirs creamy peanut curry in a pot with a red spatula; on-screen text warns: medium heat, do not overcook, cook 3-4 mins.

• Serve IMMEDIATELY as the curry will keep getting thicker as it cools down.

Method 19 - Farali Missal: Top view of creamy peanut sabudana curry simmering in a pot with a red spoon, labeled Medium Heat; text says serve immediately.

• For serving use a wide, deep bowl. First spread some Farali / Potato chivda, on top of this add some curry.

Method 20 - Farali Missal: Plate of farali misal with curry and spoon on a dark countertop; text reads Serving Farali Misal and Some Curry

• Then spread some whisked yogurt/curd, again spread some Farali / Potato chivda above this.

• Then add some scraped coconut, some fried peanuts (optional) and some fried cashew nuts (optional).

• Finally garnish with some raisins/sultanas (optional) and some pomegranate (optional).

• Place some more curry, whisked yogurt/curd and Farali / Potato chivda in small bowls on the side.

Method 24 - Vrat Misal: Plate of farali Misal with bowls of potato chivda, curry and yogurt on side

• Serve IMMEDIATELY. Enjoy!

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