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Dabeli

Also known as Kutchi Dabeli · Veg · Burgers, Sandwiches, Wraps & Pizza, Snacks & Starters

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Total50 min
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves8
Per serving422 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Dabeli

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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 items
Cooking for8 servings
  • SaltSalt1.5 tsp
  • SugarSugar1 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder1.5 tsp
  • Dry Ginger PowderDry Ginger Powder½ tsp
  • Nutmeg PowderNutmeg Powder⅛ tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil4 tbsp
  • SaltSalt1 pinch
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1.13 tsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves¼ cup
  • PomegranatePomegranate1
  • Fine SevFine Sev½ cup
  • GheeGheeAs Needed
  • PotatoPotato4
  • Roasted PeanutsRoasted Peanuts½ cup
  • Tamarind ChutneyTamarind Chutney¼ cup
  • Pav (Buns)Pav (Buns)12
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds1 tbsp
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds1 tsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns½ tsp
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves2
  • ClovesCloves4
  • CinnamonCinnamon2 inch
  • Black CardamomBlack Cardamom1
  • Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliDried Kashmiri Red Chilli4
  • Dessicated CoconutDessicated 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.

NutrientPer servingAll 8
Energy422kcal3376kcal
Protein11g84g
Carbohydrate56g446g
Fat19g150g
Fibre7.2g58g
Sugar13g106g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 6

    To assemble the dabeli, cut the pav, spread the potato filling.

    Pav (Buns)

  7. 7

    Top with chopped onions, chopped coriander leaves, pomegranate, fine sev and the masala peanuts. Close the pav.

    Coriander LeavesPomegranateFine Sev

  8. 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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