Dabeli is a popular Indian street food that originated in the Kutch region of Gujarat. It's a spicy and flavorful snack that consists of a spiced potato filling served inside a pav (soft bun). A step-by-step recipe for making Dabeli:
Ingredients:
For the Potato Filling:
- 4 large potatoes, boiled, peeled, and mashed
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dabeli masala (available in Indian grocery stores)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon tamarind chutney
- Salt to taste
For Dabeli Masala:
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2-3 dry red chilies
- 4-5 cloves
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
Other Ingredients:
- 8 pav (small buns)
- Butter for toasting
- Tamarind chutney for spreading
- Garlic chutney for spreading (optional)
- Sev (thin gram flour noodles) for garnish
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions:
1. Prepare Dabeli Masala:
- Dry roast all the masala ingredients on low heat until they release a nice aroma.
- Allow them to cool, then grind into a fine powder.
2. Prepare Potato Filling:
- Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onions, and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add mashed potatoes, dabeli masala, tamarind chutney, crushed peanuts, pomegranate seeds, and salt.
- Mix well and cook for a few minutes until the filling is well combined and heated through.
3. Assemble Dabeli:
- Slit the pav horizontally without cutting through completely.
- Apply tamarind chutney on one side and garlic chutney on the other (if using).
- Stuff a generous amount of the prepared potato filling inside the pav.
4. Toast the Dabeli:
- Heat a pan, add a little butter, and toast the stuffed pav on both sides until they are golden brown.
5. Garnish and Serve:
- Once toasted, roll the Dabeli in sev, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Serve hot with additional chutneys on the side.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Dabeli! Adjust the spice levels and chutneys according to your taste preferences.