A well-loved food all over india, paav bhaaji is western indian in origin. Paav means "A small bun, " While bhaaji means "Vegetable. " Paav bhaji is so wholesome you can have it as a meal. Paav bhaaji is also a hot favorite indian street food and scores of vendors can be seen in streets all over bombay (mumbai) where it is probably most popular, energetically stirring up its ingredients on huge sizzling pans.