Pav Bhaji Masala

A ground blend for pav bhaji, made from certified organic whole spices, steam-sterilised, with no added colour, preservative or flavour enhancer. This is the blend where the absence of additives is most worth noting, because pav bhaji masala is defined commercially by its colour — the deep orange-red of a street-stall bhaji — and getting there without synthetic dye means relying on genuine chilli and spice content rather than a colourant. Most mass-market versions in this category carry both artificial colour and a flavour enhancer. Typically built around amchur, chilli, coriander, cumin and black salt, and used generously during cooking rather than as a finishing sprinkle. Pure & Sure tests each harvest against 250+ pesticide residues in NABL and ISO 17025 accredited laboratories, and holds organic certification at the growing stage rather than only at packing. The exact component spices and their proportions are not itemised on the listing — worth asking for, particularly for anyone avoiding a specific spice.