Mumbai

Pav bhaji masala

A tangy, hot blend for Mumbai’s favourite street food.

Use it for: Added to the mashed vegetable bhaji served with buttered pav.

Pav bhaji masala

Key facts

FromMumbai
Stays fresh3 months · check your jars
Used in1 of our dish

Ingredients

Method

  1. Roast the whole spices and cool.
  2. Grind and mix with the chilli, amchur and dry ginger.

Keeps three months.

  • Lots of butter is part of the recipe, not optional.

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Frequently asked questions

What is in pav bhaji masala?

Coriander seed, cumin, fennel seed, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon and cassia, black cardamom, kashmiri chilli, dry mango powder, dry ginger.

How long does homemade pav bhaji masala keep?

Keeps three months.

How do I use pav bhaji masala?

Added to the mashed vegetable bhaji served with buttered pav.

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