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The first time I heard of this dish was a year back while watching ‘Scam 1992’. I was watching the very popular series at my friend’s place while munching on some street foods we had brought with us. My friend was a student of the Symbiosis College in Pune and mentioned that they used to gobble down a very famous Pav dish in Maharashtra called ‘Anda Keema Ghotala’. I couldn’t help but laugh at the name of the dish and ask her ‘Ab Khaane Mein Bhi Ghotala?’. Obviously, the series had its influence on us.
Although the movie night got over and I came back home, one thing that kept me thinking was the name of the dish. Being an Odia, I had never even heard of the dish let alone eating it. Upon reaching home, I opened my laptop and searched the name of the dish on the web. Not only did I find the pictures appetizing enough to make me eager to try it, but the recipe also kept me waiting for the right occasion to try it. The following Sunday, I got a packet of Pav, some eggs and minced mutton and made the very famous Maharashtrian street food at home and trust me when I say this I gorged on five Pavs along with two plates full of the Keema Ghotala.
Needless to say, my curiousity to know more about the dish knew no bounds. I opened the web and started searching about the origins of the drool-worthy dish. To my surprise, I found out that the origins of the dish lie in the streets of Surat. As obvious as it is, the delicious dish transcended boundaries and made its way to the neighbouring cities and states. The ardent lovers of Pav dishes- the Maharashtrians couldn’t get over the dish and made it a staple street food in the state. The Maharashtrian version of Keema Ghotala Pav comes with spicy gravy and Pavs roasted with a generous amount of butter.
If you are low on budget but want to have a filling and delicious dish in Mumbai, we cannot suggest anything else but Anda Keema Ghotala. Do try the recipe on your next visit to Maharashtra and we bet you won't be able to get over the taste of the dish.
