Imagine a dish born in India, yet owing its existence to a global cast of characters! Potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum, and fiery chilies sailed in from the Americas, courtesy of the Portuguese. Rich, creamy butter waltzed in with modern dairy, while even the humble "pav" is a nod to European bread. And the plot twist? The usual suspects of the Indian spice rack – mustard, cumin, turmeric – are largely absent. Even fenugreek, a key player in the masala, has roots in East Asia!

Pav Bhaji: Indian Street Food – that is a Bollywood blockbuster starring Hollywood cast!