Pav Bhaji
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 restrictionEnormous quantities of butter are mixed into the bhaji and used to toast the pav.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionPav (wheat rolls) are served alongside and are considered part of the dish.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard pav bhaji.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in pav bhaji.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in pav bhaji.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in pav bhaji.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in pav bhaji.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in pav bhaji.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in pav bhaji.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 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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