Pav Bhaji

पाव भाजी Also: Mumbai Pav Bhaji, Spiced Vegetable Mash
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Peanut: Likely OK

A spiced mashed vegetable mixture cooked with enormous amounts of butter, served with soft wheat rolls (pav) toasted in butter.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • mixed vegetables (potato, cauliflower, peas, tomatoes)
  • butter (Dairy)
  • pav bhaji masala
  • onions
  • pav (wheat rolls) (Gluten)

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • 50-100g of butter per serving mixed into the vegetable mash
  • butter used to toast the pav rolls
  • wheat in the pav rolls

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Enormous quantities of butter are mixed into the bhaji and used to toast the pav.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Pav (wheat rolls) are served alongside and are considered part of the dish.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts in standard pav bhaji.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

No tree nuts in pav bhaji.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish in pav bhaji.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in pav bhaji.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish in pav bhaji.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in pav bhaji.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

No sesame in pav bhaji.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Fully vegetarian (contains dairy).

Key risk: Pav bhaji is famous for its extreme butter content. A typical restaurant serving uses 50-100g of butter mixed directly into the vegetable mash and pooled on top. The pav rolls are also wheat-based and toasted in butter. This dish is unsafe for both dairy and gluten-sensitive diners.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.