Pav bhaji facts for kids
Pav bhaji is a super popular fast food dish from India. It's made of a yummy, thick vegetable curry served with a soft, buttery bread roll. This tasty meal first came from the state of Maharashtra in India.
How Pav Bhaji Started
Pav bhaji was first created around the 1850s. It became a quick and easy lunch for workers in the textile mills of Mumbai. They needed a fast, hot meal during their breaks.
Soon, this delicious dish became famous. Restaurants all over Mumbai started serving it. Today, you can find pav bhaji almost everywhere. It's sold by street vendors from simple carts. You can also find it in fancy restaurants. Pav bhaji is even enjoyed in many countries outside of India!
Different Kinds of Pav Bhaji
There are many fun ways to enjoy pav bhaji! Here are some popular types:
- Cheese pav bhaji: This version has yummy cheese melted on top of the vegetable curry.
- Fried pav bhaji: Here, the bread roll (pav) is tossed right into the curry (bhaji) while cooking.
- Paneer pav bhaji: This one includes small pieces of paneer cheese mixed into the bhaji.
- Mushroom pav bhaji: For mushroom lovers, this bhaji has tasty mushrooms added.
- Khada pav bhaji: "Khada" means whole or chunky. This bhaji has bigger pieces of vegetables instead of being fully mashed.
- Jain pav bhaji: This special version is made without onions or garlic. It uses plantains instead of potatoes.
- Kolhapuri pav bhaji: This type uses a special spice mix from the city of Kolhapur. It often has a spicier kick!
- White pav bhaji: This bhaji is made without garam masala or red chili powder, giving it a lighter color and milder taste.
Images for kids
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Pav bhaji being prepared on an iron tava
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A pav bhaji stand at Chandni Chowk, Delhi
See also
In Spanish: Pav bhaji para niños
