Pav bhaji

Pav bhaji is a fast food dish from India. It consists of a thick vegetable curry served with a soft bread roll. Its origins are in the state of Maharashtra.

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History

The dish originated in the 1850s as lunchtime fast food for textile mill workers in Mumbai.[1][2] Pav bhaji was later served at restaurants throughout the city.[2][3] Pav bhaji is now available at different types of food providers, from simple pushcarts to formal restaurants. It may be found outside of India.[4][5]

Variations

  • Cheese pav bhaji, with cheese on top of the bhaji
  • Fried pav bhaji, with the pav tossed in the bhaji
  • Paneer pav bhaji, with paneer cheese in the bhaji
  • Mushroom pav bhaji, with mushrooms in the bhaji
  • Khada pav bhaji, with vegetable chunks in the bhaji
  • Jain pav bhaji, without onions and garlic and with plantains instead of potatoes
  • Kolhapuri pav bhaji, using a spice mix common in Kolhapur
  • White pav bhaji, with no garam masala and no chilli powder

References

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