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Pav bhaji masala

Mumbai street-food blend heavy in chilli, coriander and amchur for the buttery vegetable mash pav bhaji.

Also called: pav bhaji powder

A kind of spices

1 recipe with it

Make it yourself: Pav bhaji masala

What it is

Pav bhaji masala is a ground blend made for pav bhaji, the buttery mashed vegetable curry of Mumbai. It typically contains red chilli, coriander, cumin, fennel, amchur, black salt, cloves and cinnamon, giving a bright red colour and a tangy, spicy profile.

How it’s used

  • Pav bhaji
  • Masala pav and tawa pulao
  • Spicing mashed potato fillings

Characteristics

Taste
Spicy, tangy, warm.
Sold as
ground
Cooking uses
Mainly a seasoning
Common in
Indian

Storage

Cool, dry and dark. Airtight jar away from light.

Diet, allergens and safety

No major allergens in typical versions.

  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Dairy-free
  • Egg-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Caffeine-free

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy
325 kcal
Protein
14.29 g
Carbohydrate
55.83 g
Fat
14.01 g
Fibre
53.2 g
Sugars
2.76 g

USDA FoodData Central: Spices, curry powder (a close stand-in).

Substitutes

Optional — what works if you don’t have it, and how it changes the dish.

Related ingredients

Recipes with pav bhaji masala

  • A serving of Pav bhaji

    Pav bhaji

    Indian · 1 h · 541 kcal · Vegetarian

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