Dabeli

Description

Dabeli is a popular street food from Gujarat, known for its unique blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. It consists of a spiced potato filling stuffed into soft pav (buns) and garnished with roasted peanuts, sev, pomegranate seeds, and chutneys. This quick and flavorful snack is perfect for satisfying your cravings.

Ingredients

• 2-3 boiled potatoes (mashed)
• 2 tbsp dabeli masala (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Water as needed
• 6 pav (buns)
• Sweet tamarind chutney
• Green chutney (optional)
• Chopped onions
• Roasted peanuts
• Sev (crispy chickpea noodles)
• Pomegranate seeds (optional)
• Butter for toasting

Steps

1. Prepare the Filling:

   Heat oil in a pan, add dabeli masala, and cook briefly. Add mashed potatoes, tamarind pulp, salt, and water. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

2. Assemble the Dabeli:

   Slit the pav buns and spread sweet tamarind chutney on one side and green chutney on the other. Stuff with the prepared potato filling, chopped onions, roasted peanuts, and pomegranate seeds.

3. Toast and Garnish:

   Close the stuffed pav, toast lightly with butter on a hot pan, and roll the sides in sev for crunch.

4. Serve:

   Serve warm with extra chutneys for dipping.