[3][4] Pav bhaji was later served at restaurants throughout the city.

[4][5] Pav bhaji is now offered at outlets from simple hand carts to formal restaurants in India and abroad.

[6][7] Pav bhaji is a spiced mixture of mashed vegetables in a thick gravy served with bread.

Vegetables in the curry may commonly include potatoes, onions, carrots, chillies, peas, bell peppers and tomatoes.

Street sellers usually cook the curry on a flat griddle (tava) and serve the dish hot.