Meena's Taste Mantra

Masala Pav - The Mumbai way!

Of the many tantalizing Chaat | Street Foods that Mumbai can boast of, another simple but perfectly balanced dish is the Masala Pav....the aromatic dish is a visual treat ...both to see it being made as well as when the same is served hot hot right from the tava in front of you!

Simply delicious...Appa and I love this as the Pav would have soaked in all the flavours and the Masala coating makes it very filling! Amma does not prefer much of the soggy type...so she prefers to keep the Pav and the Masala...apart!

INGREDIENTS

2 Pavs
6 tblsp Bhaji
1 tblsp Homemade Butter
For Garnish
2 tblsp Fresh Dhania | Coriander Leaves
1 tblsp Onion, finely chopped
2 Lemon Slices

METHOD

Cut the Pavs to open like a book, by slitting in the middle.
Place tava on medium flame and add half quantity of butter.
Add half of the Bhajji and saute it along with butter and as it becomes hot, place one slit pav, with its crust sides facing upwards.
After 2 seconds, turn the pav, and then gently scoop little bhajji and place inside the pav.
Close the pav to appear as an un cut pav and transfer to a serving plate.
Garnish with half quanity each of chopped onion and chopped dhania. Place a lemon slice and serve hot.
Prepare the other Pav in the same manner.

Normally I buy only whole wheat pav or multi-grain pavs. The day I made this, our local store was out of stock of the whole grain types and so I got just a pack of 4 of these regular Pavs!

About C R Meena

(c) 2014 - 2016, Meena's Taste Mantra is the result of my ardent desire to share my recipes, with all who appreciate and celebrate food. These recipes are as a result of 60 years of cooking experience, influenced by tradition and exposure to various concepts, new recipes/ingredients and a passion for cooking - adapting to healthier alternatives.