Forget "new year, new me"—TRY my "new year, same buttery fingers." Who needs resolutions when Pav Bhaji is the only medicine I need?

Imagine a cosy evening filled with the aroma of spices wafting through the air, the sound of laughter and chatter surrounding you by groups of people, the laughter of friends sharing a plate in front of you, and Old memories of you..... [ here...me enjoying my memories too ]

It’s the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable culinary experience. 

The soft, buttery pav cradling the spicy bhaji, the crunch of fresh onions, and the tangy twist from a squeeze of lemon takes you on a thrilling ride. Each bite tells you a story of comfort and indulgence

Have the bhaji plate, buttered pav, onions, lemon, and any sides (e.g., chutney) in Infront of you like in this photo


2) Look closely at the vibrant colours:

The bhaji's vibrant orange, 

the toasted pav's golden brown, 

the coriander garnish's fresh green, and 

the onions' pale white.

3) Notice the textures:

the HOTness of the bhaji, 

the softness of the pav, 

the crisp edges of the bread and 

the crunchiness of the onions. 

The beautiful yellow lemon piece


4) Smell the aroma of the spices, butter, and tangy lemon.

Let the fragrance fill your senses before you take your first bite.



5) Take a lemon and squeeze it enjoy it


6)Take a Bite Slowly. 

Pick up a piece of pav and scoop a small amount of bhaji onto it. 

Take a little bhaji with pav and a little with a spoon as it is very hot

Bring it to your mouth slowly, 

noticing how it feels in your hand and the weight of the food.

7) Savor the Taste

Place the bite in your mouth and let it rest on your tongue.

 Notice the first flavor that hits you—spicy, tangy, buttery?

Chew slowly, paying attention to the blend of textures: 

the softness of the bread, the richness of the bhaji, and any crunch from the onions or sides.

???  Feel how the flavours change as you chew

—how the spices mellow or how the tang of lemon complements the warmth of the pav.

Pause between bites, allowing the flavors to linger Loooong
Let each taste remind you of something beautiful from the past and hope for the future.

8)Engage All Your Senses

Listen to the sounds: 

the crunch of onions, 

the softness of the pav as you chew.

Notice the warmth or coolness of the food, and

 how it feels in your mouth....on your tongue...

Reflect on Your Experience

Pause after each bite. How does your body feel

—comforted, energized, satisfied? 

Reflect on the flavors that linger in your mouth and 

the memories of the meal that you're creating.

Appreciate the effort that went into making the Pav Bhaji...

When you finish, take a moment to notice how your body feels:

 Full, 

content, 

or still craving more?

Reflect on the experience of eating slowly and mindfully, savouring EACH BITE OF It without rushing.