{"id":"recipe_132e09423a","slug":"dabeli","title":"Dabeli","description":"A popular Indian street food snack originating from the Kutch region, featuring a spicy mashed potato filling inside a soft bun, layered with sweet and spicy chutneys and garnished with crunchy peanuts, pomegranate, and fine sev.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":45,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed","name":"Potatoes","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"boiled and mashed","notes":"starchy variety preferred","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tablespoons Dabeli Masala","name":"Dabeli Masala","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Kutchi dabeli spice mix","group":"Filling","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1/2 cup Tamarind Chutney","name":"Tamarind","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"sauce","notes":"sweet and tangy","group":"Sauces","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"2 tablespoons Garlic Chutney","name":"Garlic","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"spicy red garlic sauce","group":"Sauces","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/4 cup Masala Peanuts","name":"Peanuts","quantity":40,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"roasted","notes":"spiced masala peanuts","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/4 cup Pomegranate seeds","name":"Pomegranate","quantity":45,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"fresh seeds","notes":"","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup Fine Sev","name":"Fine sev","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"vermicelli","notes":"Nylon sev (fine gram flour noodles)","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"4 Pav buns","name":"Bun","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"soft","notes":"Indian Pav or dinner rolls","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 small onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"small red onion","group":"Toppings","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 tablespoons Butter","name":"Butter","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.05,"usUnit":"oz","form":"unsalted","notes":"for toasting","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 tablespoon Oil","name":"Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"vegetable oil","group":"Filling","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the mashed potatoes, Dabeli masala, and 2 tbsp of tamarind chutney. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes until the flavors are combined. Spread the mixture onto a flat plate.","group":"Filling Preparation","title":"Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Filling Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Top the potato mixture on the plate with chopped onions, masala peanuts, pomegranate seeds, and some fresh cilantro.","group":"Garnish Preparation","title":"Top the potato mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Garnish Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Slit the pav buns horizontally, keeping one side attached. Apply garlic chutney on one inner side and tamarind chutney on the other side.","group":"Assembly","title":"Slit the pav buns horizontally","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stuff a generous portion of the potato filling into the bun. Add extra peanuts and pomegranate seeds inside if desired.","group":"Assembly","title":"Stuff a generous portion of the potato filling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Heat butter on a griddle or pan. Toast the stuffed pav on both sides until golden and slightly crisp.","group":"Toasting","title":"Heat butter on a griddle or pan","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Toasting"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Roll the edges of the dabeli in fine sev so that the sev sticks to the potato mixture on the sides. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Roll the edges of the dabeli","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Ensure the potato mixture is moist but not runny. You can adjust the spice level by varying the amount of garlic chutney. If Dabeli masala is unavailable, a mix of garam masala, dry mango powder, and fennel powder can be used as a substitute.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Gujarati"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["saute","noCook"],"equipment":["non-stick pan","flat plate","knife"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","peanuts","milk","gluten"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"piece","note":"makes 4 large dabelis"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The potato filling can be prepared 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. Chutneys can be made up to a week ahead."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best consumed immediately after assembly to prevent the bun from getting soggy. Store leftovers separately.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat the filling in a microwave and toast buns fresh on a pan."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_132e09423a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=fcde7dc9-a92f-417f-bf3e-65afae28b3f9","imageAlt":"Dabeli — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["indian street food","vegetarian snack","spicy potato","gujarati cuisine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Dabeli","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:30:24.189Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:30:24.189Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e97296ffc2","slug":"bhelpuri","title":"Bhelpuri","description":"A classic Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, fresh vegetables, and tangy chutneys. 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