Pav Bhaji Masala 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. Usage In Pavbhaji, and other crushed and mashed veg. cuisine that uses potatoes, tomatoes and capsicums.