Full of energy, occasionally spicy, sometimes so hot as to make tears, wrapped up always in "besan-nic" dust, and fried in a permanent hot and wet summer, he is like the vada, enticing, golden, rich,oily, almost like a politician.
But the humble paav, the Bread of Life, baked in tough times, but still soft at heart, wraps itself around it, saying, regardless of where we came from, we must mix in peace, bring out the best in each other, be there for everyone, rich and poor, young and old.
Sometimes we need to be tough and dangerously red, sometimes, benevolently green on the paav.
But this variety in Mumbai makes for such an excellent combination that it would win hands down if it stood for a civic election...
Isn't this the famous Vada Pav of Mumbai? The fastest selling fast food of this wonderful city ! Beats burgers & pizzas hands down and at a fractional cost.
Hmmm looks delicious to me! Hope your week is going well, How's Bozo??
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The Mumbaikar.
ReplyDeleteFull of energy,
occasionally spicy,
sometimes so hot
as to make tears,
wrapped up
always
in "besan-nic" dust,
and fried
in a permanent
hot and wet summer,
he is
like the vada,
enticing,
golden,
rich,oily,
almost like a politician.
But the humble paav,
the Bread of Life,
baked
in tough times,
but still
soft at heart,
wraps itself around it,
saying,
regardless of
where we came from,
we must mix
in peace,
bring out the best
in each other,
be there for everyone,
rich and poor,
young and old.
Sometimes
we need to be tough
and dangerously red,
sometimes,
benevolently green
on the paav.
But this variety
in Mumbai
makes for
such
an excellent combination
that it would win
hands down
if it stood for
a civic election...
I'd try some of that!
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Yummy capture.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ,staple food of Mumbaikars
ReplyDeleteIs it bread? Am hungry now.
ReplyDeleteDenise ABC Team
indian burger :)
ReplyDeletepao = Portuguese?
ReplyDeletelove to see the daily life you show us!
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A shot won't help sir, you have to send it over...Yummy:)
ReplyDeleteThis pic makes me salivate.....delicious post indeed!!!
ReplyDeleteI would not know where or how to begin eating this.
ReplyDeleteTummy filling!
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Of course I had to Google Vada Pao Deepak to satisfy my curiosity, very spicy and delicious, I just might have to attempt to make it!
ReplyDeleteOoohhh..its almost lunch time, and there's no way I can get my hands on Mumbai's Vada pau!
ReplyDeleteje connais pas, mais cela semble assez bourratif ;o))
ReplyDeleteLooks very tasty:)
ReplyDeleteThe last time I was in Maharashtra for a week I survived on Vada Pav most of the time. It still makes me drool.. sigh
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Is it some sort of bread? can't really tell. Nice shot!
ReplyDeleteV is for verdigris
Who would'nt love it...Its a quick snack in hurry, for some their food, and for some a relish, taste of Mumbai :)
ReplyDeleteYum - Mumbai snacks are always great!
ReplyDeleteSo yummy!
ReplyDeletePlease inspire me with your comment at my V entry thanks!
yummy :)
ReplyDeleteDon't shoot me, but I've never had a vada pao before :D
ReplyDeleteinteresting, Pao is also a word in Chinese for buns.
ReplyDeleteNothing beats Indian street food. This is yum!
ReplyDeleteI would like to take a bite of that. The bread looks so interesting.
ReplyDeleteOkay. It's popular. Why? What's in it? Chicken? Pork? Is this one snack or several snacks. Looks rather like an entire meal.
ReplyDeleteMust be good to be so popular!
That looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteABC Wed
I have no idea what's in that, but it looks moghty tasty!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so hungry now!
ReplyDeleteIntriguing. Now I shall wander off and search a description of this sandwich. Looks very good to my hungry stomach.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a hamburger?
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering :P
ReplyDeleteWoww... Looks delicious
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You made me hungry now :)
ReplyDeleteDelicious :)
ReplyDeletewish I could lay my hands on it!
ReplyDeleteDelicious!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't this the famous Vada Pav of Mumbai? The fastest selling fast food of this wonderful city ! Beats burgers & pizzas hands down and at a fractional cost.
ReplyDeletemy favorite!
ReplyDeletethat's some snack
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