Mumbai Street Food at Home: 15 Iconic Recipes with Authentic Spices

Bring Mumbai's Street Food Magic to Your Kitchen

Mumbai's street food is legendary - from spicy pav bhaji to tangy bhel puri. Now you can recreate these iconic flavors at home with authentic spices. This complete guide covers 15 must-try Mumbai street food recipes that taste just like the real thing. 🌆

Why Mumbai Street Food is Special

• 🌶️ Bold flavors: Spicy, tangy, sweet - all in one bite
• 🚶 Quick to make: Most recipes under 30 minutes
• 💰 Budget-friendly: Affordable ingredients, amazing taste
• 🎉 Party perfect: Great for gatherings and snacks
• 🏙️ Nostalgic: Brings back Mumbai memories

Essential Mumbai Street Food Spices

• Pav Bhaji Masala - The heart of Mumbai street food
• Jeeravan Chat Masala - Tangy, spicy perfection
• Garam Masala - For depth and warmth
• Turmeric - Color and flavor
• Weekend Cooking Combo - All street food masalas in one pack

15 Iconic Mumbai Street Food Recipes

1. Pav Bhaji - Mumbai's Signature Dish

Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Mixed vegetables (potato, cauliflower, peas, capsicum)
• 4 tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala
• Butter (lots of it!)
• Pav (soft bread rolls)
• Onions, tomatoes, lemon

Method: Boil and mash vegetables, cook with butter and pav bhaji masala, serve with buttered pav. The secret is generous butter and authentic masala!

2. Vada Pav - Mumbai's Burger

Time: 25 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Potatoes (boiled, mashed)
• Garam Masala
• Turmeric
• Chickpea flour for coating
• Pav, green chutney, garlic chutney

Method: Make spiced potato vada, coat in chickpea batter, deep fry, serve in pav with chutneys. Mumbai's most loved snack!

3. Bhel Puri - Crunchy Tangy Delight

Time: 10 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Puffed rice, sev, chopped vegetables
• 2 tbsp Jeeravan Chat Masala
• Tamarind chutney, green chutney
• Onions, tomatoes, coriander

Method: Mix everything, add chat masala, serve immediately. Perfect evening snack!

4. Pani Puri - The Ultimate Street Food

Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Puri shells (store-bought or homemade)
• Spiced water with chat masala
• Boiled chickpeas, potatoes
• Tamarind chutney

Method: Fill puris with potato-chickpea mix, dip in spiced water, eat in one bite. Addictive!

5. Misal Pav - Spicy Sprouted Curry

Time: 35 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Sprouted moth beans
• Garam Masala
• Spicy gravy with onions, tomatoes
• Farsan (crunchy mix), pav

Method: Cook sprouts in spicy gravy, top with farsan, serve with pav. Maharashtrian specialty!

6. Sev Puri - Crispy Chaat

Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Crispy puris, boiled potatoes
• Jeeravan Chat Masala
• Sev, chutneys, onions

Method: Top puris with potato, chutneys, sev, and chat masala. Crunchy perfection!

7. Ragda Pattice - Potato Patties with Curry

Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Potato patties
• White peas curry with garam masala
• Chat masala, chutneys, sev

Method: Fry potato patties, top with ragda (peas curry), add chutneys and toppings. Hearty and delicious!

8. Dabeli - Gujarati-Mumbai Fusion

Time: 25 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Spiced potato filling
• Garam Masala
• Pav, peanuts, pomegranate, sev
• Sweet and spicy chutneys

Method: Fill pav with spiced potato, add toppings. Sweet, spicy, crunchy - all in one!

9. Pav Bhaji Fondue - Modern Twist

Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Cheese, butter
• 2 tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala
• Vegetables for dipping
• Pav cubes

Method: Make cheese fondue with pav bhaji masala, dip pav and veggies. Party hit!

10. Kanda Bhaji - Onion Fritters

Time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Sliced onions, chickpea flour
• Garam Masala
• Turmeric
• Green chilies, coriander

Method: Mix onions with spiced batter, deep fry. Perfect monsoon snack with chai!

11. Bombay Sandwich - Grilled Veggie Delight

Time: 15 minutes | Serves: 2

Ingredients:

• Bread, butter, vegetables
• Chat Masala
• Green chutney, cheese

Method: Layer vegetables, chutney, sprinkle chat masala, grill. Mumbai's breakfast favorite!

12. Sabudana Vada - Crispy Tapioca Fritters

Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Soaked sabudana (tapioca pearls)
• Boiled potatoes, peanuts
• Cumin seeds
• Green chilies, coriander

Method: Mix ingredients, shape into patties, deep fry. Fasting-friendly and delicious!

13. Keema Pav - Spiced Minced Meat

Time: 35 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Minced chicken or mutton
• Garam Masala
• Onions, tomatoes, peas
• Pav, lemon, onions

Method: Cook keema with spices, serve with pav. Non-veg Mumbai classic!

14. Masala Dosa - South Meets Mumbai

Time: 25 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Dosa batter (fermented)
• Potato filling with turmeric
• Cumin seeds, curry leaves
• Coconut chutney, sambar

Method: Make crispy dosa, fill with spiced potato. Mumbai's adopted South Indian favorite!

15. Frankie - Mumbai's Roll

Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• Roti/paratha, egg (optional)
• Spiced vegetable or chicken filling
• Garam Masala
• Chutneys, onions

Method: Fill roti with spiced filling, roll tight. Mumbai's answer to wraps!

Essential Chutneys for Mumbai Street Food

Green Chutney (Mint-Coriander)

Mint, coriander, green chilies, cumin, lemon. Blend smooth.

Tamarind Chutney (Sweet-Tangy)

Tamarind, jaggery, cumin powder, dates. Cook and blend.

Garlic Chutney (Spicy)

Garlic, red chilies, cumin, coconut. Grind to paste.

Mumbai Street Food Party Menu

For 10 people:

• Pav Bhaji (main dish)
• Bhel Puri (light snack)
• Vada Pav (filling option)
• Pani Puri (interactive fun)
• Masala Chai (beverage)

Total cost: ₹800-1,000 (₹80-100 per person)
Prep time: 2 hours
Spices needed: Weekend Cooking Combo

Get Your Mumbai Street Food Spice Kit

Make authentic Mumbai street food at home with our Weekend Cooking Combo:

• ✅ Pav Bhaji Masala
• ✅ Jeeravan Chat Masala
• ✅ Chole Masala
• ✅ Sunday Family Masala

Everything you need for authentic Mumbai flavors - ₹799 for the complete set!

Or get our Masala Combo Pack with Pav Bhaji Masala + 2 other essentials for ₹599.

Pro Tips from Mumbai Street Vendors

• 🧈 Don't skimp on butter: It's what makes Mumbai street food special
• 🌶️ Fresh pav bhaji masala: Makes all the difference
• 🥄 Mash vegetables well: Smooth bhaji is key
• 🍋 Lemon is essential: Adds that tangy kick
• 🧅 Finely chopped onions: For garnish and crunch

The Bottom Line

Mumbai street food is all about bold flavors, quick cooking, and authentic spices. With our Weekend Cooking Combo, you can recreate these iconic dishes at home - no trip to Mumbai needed!

Ready to bring Mumbai to your kitchen? Get our Pav Bhaji Masala and start cooking. Your taste buds will thank you! 🌆

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