Pav bhaji masala is the blend that took Mumbai by storm. 'Pav' means a bun shaped home made bread. 'Bhaji' means mashed vegetables.

From its humble origins in the by-lanes of Mumbai, it has become a 'must' on menus in 5-STAR restaurants and celebrity weddings. Dished out in the far-flung corners of the country, it has acquired the status of a foremost vegetarian recipe.

Equally popular as a snack or a meal, this easy-to-cook dish enjoys a special place in the hearts of house wives.

Recipe: Pav Bhaji

Shallow fry 2 tsp garlic paste, 2 chopped onions in 2 tbsp oil till soft. 

Add 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 tbsp Everest Pav Bhaji Masala, chilli powder and salt. Roast. Add 500 gms boiled vegetables like potatoes, green peas, cauliflower, capsicum.Cook and mash for 2 to 3 mins. Add a blob of butter, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves. Serve with hot buttered pav (bread) and chopped raw onions sprinkled with lemon.