Dabeli
Also known as Kutchi Dabeli · Veg · Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza, Snacks & Starters
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Kutchi dabeli: pav filled with potato in dabeli masala and tamarind chutney, with masala peanuts and sev. Medium-spicy, makes 8, 50 minutes, video.
Ingredients
28 itemsSalt1.5 tsp
Sugar1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder1.5 tsp
Dry Ginger Powder½ tsp
Nutmeg Powder⅛ tsp
Sunflower Oil4 tbsp
Salt1 pinch
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1.13 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Pomegranate1
Fine Sev½ cup
GheeAs Needed
Potato4
Roasted Peanuts½ cup
Tamarind Chutney¼ cup
Pav (Buns)12
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Bay Leaves2
Cloves4
Cinnamon2 inch
Black Cardamom1
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli4
Dessicated Coconut2 tbsp
Contains: milk, groundnut, wheat, soya.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 8. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 422kcal | 3376kcal |
| Protein | 11g | 84g |
| Carbohydrate | 56g | 446g |
| Fat | 19g | 150g |
| Fibre | 7.2g | 58g |
| Sugar | 13g | 106g |
Cookd masalas for potato
Method
- 1
Dry roast the ingredients for the masala, except the powdered spices, salt and sugar.
Coriander SeedsCuminFennel SeedsBlack PeppercornsBay LeavesClovesCinnamonBlack CardamomDried Kashmiri Red ChilliDessicated Coconut
- 2
Once they are aromatic, transfer them to a mixer grinder and add all the powdered spices, salt and sugar.
SaltSugarTurmeric PowderChaat Masala PowderDry Ginger PowderNutmeg Powder
- 3
Blend to a fine powder and set it aside. To make the masala peanuts, heat oil in a pan and fry the peanuts for a minute. Switch off the flame and transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with red chilli powder and a pinch of salt.
Sunflower OilSaltKashmiri Red Chilli PowderRoasted Peanuts
- 4
In a pan, heat oil add the spice mix, salt and red chilli powder and add the Mashed potato
Sunflower OilKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSaltPotato
- 5
Add ¼ Cup of tamarind chutney and mix well to combine and cook on a low flame for 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
Lemon JuiceTamarind Chutney
- 6
To assemble the dabeli, cut the pav, spread the potato filling.
Pav (Buns)
- 7
Top with chopped onions, chopped coriander leaves, pomegranate, fine sev and the masala peanuts. Close the pav.
Coriander LeavesPomegranateFine Sev
- 8
Heat some ghee in a pan and fry on a tava for a minute or two on both sides. And coat the sides with fine sev and serve.
Ghee
Before you start
- How long does Dabeli take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Dabeli serve?
- 8. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Dabeli vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Dabeli spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Dabeli?
- 4 Potato, ½ cup Roasted Peanuts, ¼ cup Tamarind Chutney, 12 Pav (Buns), ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ½ cup Fine Sev, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Dabeli?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Dabeli?
- About 422 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- V
Vikas TamakuwalaAugust 2022
Just for correction this is gujarati dish originated in Kutch region.
- S
Shivangi KashyapJanuary 2022
Make extra masala to be used again later.
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