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Pav bhaji

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Pav bhaji, a dish from India
Rupali Banarase · CC BY-SA 4.0

Pav bhaji, or pao bhaji is a staple food of India, consisting of a thick spicy vegetable curry (bhaji) served with a soft, buttered bread roll (pav). It is typically served either as a street snack or main dish, and originates from the city of Mumbai in Maharashtra.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsmixed vegetables, potato, tomato, butter, spice blend, soft bread rolls
🔥Cooking methodmashed spiced vegetable curry with buttered toasted buns
👅Flavour & stylespicy, buttery, tangy
🕒When it’s eatenpopular street snack or main dish

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Where does Pav bhaji come from?
Pav bhaji is a dish that originated in India.
What is Pav bhaji?
Pav bhaji, or pao bhaji is a staple food of India, consisting of a thick spicy vegetable curry (bhaji) served with a soft, buttered bread roll (pav). It is typically served either as a street snack or main dish, and originates from the city of Mumbai in Maharashtra.