Keema Pav: Mumbai Sloppy Joes

QUINTESSENTIAL DESI FARE

As you are no doubt aware India has some of the world's tastiest street food. This no-fuss, affordable and robust dish - that started out in the old Irani cafes of Mumbai - has become universally loved by all across India - including vegetarians who opt for a soy mince version. 

UNIVERSAL APPEAL

Enjoyed by everyone from office workers to students - served from street carts to 5-star hotels and also now a must-have in many a modern pub across India - there's nothing quite like the joy and happiness that comes over anyone that partakes of this terrific treat.

EASY INDULGENCE

Whether it's for a weekend brunch with perhaps an optional fried egg on top, or an effortless weeknight meal. This scrumptious and sumptuous symphony of carbs and proteins - delightfully spiced and balanced of course - is sure to hit the spot... every time!

4 SIMPLE STEPS TO HAPPINESS IN A BUN

Our simple hack, for yet another trip to epicurean enlightenment, is as follows:

Step 1: make the keema

Follow our simple Mughlai Keema Masala recipe to make the mince - unless, in a very rare occurrence, you have some leftovers in your fridge. 

Step 2: toast the buns 

Split and lightly toast some soft plain buns, aka soft white rolls (i.e. the 'pav' in keema pav), brioche buns will also work - then slather them with melted butter.

Step 3. build the keema pav

Load up the buns, American sloppy-joe style (no prizes for guessing which one came first!) with the keema, some finely diced or sliced red onions, chopped coriander leaves and a few optional green chillies to your taste.

Step 4: serve and enjoy

Serve with fresh lime wedges. 

You may of course enjoy them in an open-style sandwich manner, which we highly recommend if adding a fried egg on top.