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Dabeli

Gujarati · Appetizer

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.

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45 minA little patience, a lot of flavor
Prep time20 min
Cook time25 min
Servings4 people
DifficultyIntermediate
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How to make it

6 steps. Take it one step at a time.

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan

    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.

    4 min

  2. Top the potato mixture

    Top the potato mixture on the plate with chopped onions, masala peanuts, pomegranate seeds, and some fresh cilantro.

  3. Slit the pav buns horizontally

    Slit the pav buns horizontally, keeping one side attached. Apply garlic chutney on one inner side and tamarind chutney on the other side.

  4. Stuff a generous portion of the potato filling

    Stuff a generous portion of the potato filling into the bun. Add extra peanuts and pomegranate seeds inside if desired.

  5. Heat butter on a griddle or pan

    Heat butter on a griddle or pan. Toast the stuffed pav on both sides until golden and slightly crisp.

    2 min

  6. Roll the edges of the dabeli

    Roll the edges of the dabeli in fine sev so that the sev sticks to the potato mixture on the sides. Serve hot.

A little kitchen wisdom

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.

What you'll need

Non-stick panFlat plateKnife
Keep the good going

For now. And for later.

Make it ahead

The potato filling can be prepared 1 day in advance and stored in the fridge. Chutneys can be made up to a week ahead.

Store & enjoy

Best consumed immediately after assembly to prevent the bun from getting soggy. Store leftovers separately. Reheat the filling in a microwave and toast buns fresh on a pan.

Allergens

Contains wheat, peanuts, milk, gluten.

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Dabeli
Step 1 of 6

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan

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.

4 min