Maska Pav

Serves 4

10 mins

270 Kcal

Maska Pav, the king of Mumbai street food, has won hearts with simple yet delicious flavours. Soft, fluffy pav was generously smeared with butter or Maska, which gave it a rich, creamy texture. Pav is usually served warm so that the butter melts into the bread as one eats it, making it hard to resist. There are plentiful different local bakeries, cafes, and even food stalls on the streets that serve this snack as part of Mumbai's street food culture. The pav has a slight sweetness with light, airy crumbs and a soft golden crust. Freshly made pavs in Maska Pav contribute to its success in overall experiences. The creamy topping, usually done with ghee or butter, will make this rich and flavourful. Maska Pav often comes with a hot cup of cutting chai, so it's an excellent combination for a quick breakfast or even an afternoon snack. While the basic Maska Pav is yummy, there are variations where people add toppings of cheese or chutneys or even sprinkle a little chilli powder for that zing. The ingredients' sheer simplicity forms the magic spell; however, the way butter acts contrary to the soft, pillowy texture of pav while turning this into a dish to relish is fascinating. Whether it is taken as a snack or with a drink, Maska Pav is one of those snacks that originated from Mumbai and has an irresistible taste of comfort and lavishness.

Ingredients required for Maska Pav

4 buns
4 tsp fresh cream
4 tbsp white butter

Cooking steps for Maska Pav

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Here is a quick and easy recipe of Maska Pav.
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Take a big bowl and mix butter with cream. Stir them properly till they become smooth and creamy in consistency. The mixture will now form the main course used in making the buttery Maska Pav that's so rich and delicious.
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Now, cut the pavs or buns into halves.
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Heat a tawa or griddle on low to medium flame. Once done, put the cut pavs on the tawa and lightly toast them by flipping them on both sides to get warm and golden brown. The toasting process makes the pavs soft but crispy at the edges. So now, it is prepared for butter-cream mixture.
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Once you toast the pavs, turn off the flame. Now apply the butter-cream mixture inside the pavs and a little on the outer side.
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This can be eaten as four or left as a single piece. To add some variety, some add a dollop of jam to the centre of the pav, delivering a sweet and savoury twist. The simplicity and the way the dish is eaten - with a glass of hot milk tea, makes Maska Pav an excellent snack.

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FAQs

What is Maska Pav?

Maska Pav is one of Mumbai's most famous street foods. It comprises soft and fluffy pav, a sort of bread roll smeared with butter or, more appropriately, maska. Maska, literally a buttery spread, is melted into warm pav to create this rich, creamy texture- an excellent accompaniment for your cup of chai. Its simplicity is so comfort-loving that it's easy to see why this culinary delight is a hit with Mumbai foodies.

How does Maska Pav differ from Pav?

The only variation between Maska Pav and pav is that a liberal amount of butter or ghee is smeared on the bread. In contrast to pav, a soft little sweet roll, Maska Pav is served out with an intense buttery top, which essentially distinguishes it with a creamy flavour. Maska Pav usually has to be taken warm when the butter melts through the bread; hence, it is more indulgent as compared to the regular pav.

Are there variations of Maska Pav with different toppings?

There are numerous preparations possible for the Maska Pav that are sure to fit any palate. The actual traditional recipe contains butter or ghee, but permutations abound. Some will add cheese, chutneys, or just a pinch of chilli powder to spice it up. Elsewhere, even simple pickles or salad will suffice to mix crunchiness and tartness. Maska Pav only allows for many permutations in its simplicity to your taste and liking.