Pav Bhaji
$90.00
Pav Bhaji is a famous Indian fast food from Mumbai. It features a thick, spicy, buttery mashed vegetable curry called bhaji, served hot with soft, butter-toasted bread rolls called pav.
Key Components of Pav Bhaji
The Bhaji: A mashed blend of boiled potatoes, cauliflower, green peas, capsicum (bell peppers), carrots, onions, and tomatoes.
The Spice Blend: Flavored heavily with a unique, aromatic spice mix known as pav bhaji masala, plus chili powder and turmeric.
The Butter: Generous amounts of butter are cooked into the vegetable mash and used to toast the bread until soft and golden.
The Pav: Soft, eggless white bread rolls or dinner rolls.
The Garnishes: Served with finely chopped raw onions, fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), and a fresh wedge of lemon.
History and Culture
Origin: Invented in the 1850s in Mumbai as a quick, cheap, and filling lunch for textile mill workers who had short lunch breaks.
Style: Traditionally prepared on a large, flat iron griddle called a tawa, where vendors mash and fry the ingredients together.
Status: Enjoyed today across India and worldwide as a popular street food, snack, or comforting meal.
Pure vegetarian, no egg. Jain and no-onion-garlic preparation on request — add a note at checkout.
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