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17 spices · Kashmiri chilli for colour without heat
No artificial colour
Flavour arrives before heat, always
Mumbai's Heartbeat
Created because pav bhaji deserves a masala that brings depth without overpowering the vegetables.
Pav Bhaji Masala
Buttery warmth. Layered depth. No chilli shortcut.
4.6 · 49 reviews
₹116
Size
100g
A bold, buttery-spiced blend that replicates the authentic flavor of Mumbai street stalls. Rich in color and aroma.
Why This Exists
Most pav bhaji masalas lead with chilli heat. We used Kashmiri chilli instead (vivid colour, mild heat) so fennel, cumin and cardamom can actually be tasted, not just felt.
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What you’ll notice first, and what’s actually inside: top note to finish.
Kashmiri Red Chilli
Top NoteThe colour without the heat
Iconic red, without a spicy eating experience.
Fennel Seeds
Top NoteThe street-food signature
The sweetness that stops it tasting like a generic curry.
Dry Mango Powder
Heart NoteThe tang that holds it together
Rounds the butter instead of letting it sit heavy.
Black Cardamom
FinishThe slow-cooked impression
Smokiness that reads as hours on the tawa.
Also in the blend
SaltCumin SeedsTurmericBlack SaltStar AniseCinnamonBay LeafAsafoetidaRed Chilli PowderClovesGinger Powder
Before You Cook
Butter and masala hit the tawa before the vegetables do.
While You Cook
Colour deepens from orange to proper Mumbai red as it mashes.
At The Table
Someone asks where you got it from.
Not for very spicy food. Add fresh chilli at the table instead.
Not built for dishes outside its lane. Kitchen King handles everyday veg.
Not a shortcut. The mash and the tawa time still matter.
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Mumbai Pav Bhaji
Buttered pav. Mashed mixed vegetables. The smell of the tawa. The defining dish.
Tip
After the bhaji is ready, press it into cold butter on high heat for 30 seconds before plating. This creates the tawa crust aroma that makes street pav bhaji distinctive.
02
Tawa Pulao
Mumbai's second famous tawa dish: cooked rice, vegetables and this blend on a flat tawa.
Tip
Use cold, day-old rice. Fresh rice becomes mushy on a hot tawa.
03
Masala Toast
Bread toasted with butter and a small amount of this blend: a version of the Mumbai masala toast sold outside every busy station.
Tip
A quick breakfast that tastes like a considered choice.
When to add
With the onion-tomato base, before the vegetables.
How much
1–1½ tsp per 4 servings.
What to avoid
Don't add more for heat. Use fresh green chilli instead.
Storage
Airtight and dark. Protects the Kashmiri chilli colour.
Reviews
What our customers say
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Nitin
24 Jul 2026
Very aromatic, and flavourful spices
V-HEALTH
16 Jul 2026
Good quality as described
Good taste; keeps pav bhaji bright instead of dark.
Kiran
4 Jul 2026
5*
Good taste and value for money.
Pankaj Kumar Shah
3 Jul 2026
The best in the lot
Great flavour and taste; slightly high on amchoor but otherwise perfect.
BHT
1 Jul 2026
No satisfying taste
Appreciates retained natural oils but dislikes the taste and flavour.
Pradeep Kumar
26 Jun 2026
Nice product
Nice product.
Niazul Haque
24 Jun 2026
Good
Good quality.
Bhavana
23 Jun 2026
Awesome
Awesome taste.
R K Singh
20 Jun 2026
Superb
Great taste and superb quality.
Yamini
15 Jun 2026
Best Pav Bhaji Masala I have ever used
Excellent flavour, authentic colour, best in the market; highly recommended.
Nirmit
15 Jun 2026
Authentic taste
Authentic Maharashtrian flavour with excellent aroma and spice blend.
Arunkumar Dave
14 Jun 2026
Daastaan Pav Bhaji Masala
Good quality, aroma, freshness and reasonable price.
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