Dabeli

Dabeli is a popular street food of Gujarat . I first tasted this snack at Amma’s place when Santoshi had prepared it some years back . Ever since that it has become a regular preparation at Amma’s place . Back then we used to get the Dabeli masala powder from Mumbai as it was not easily available in Mangalore . But lately  it is available in Nilgiris super market. This dish was always in my to do list but since  I would get to relish this chat everytime Santoshi prepared it  I would postpone my plans of preparation . Finally I tried this goodness during this summer vacation with Santoshi’s instructions . Many a times I feel live demonstration or instructions makes a lot of difference and for that reason I try to post stepwise pictures and share some small tips whenever I post any recipe … I used store brought masala groundnuts and garlic dry chutney , but I have mentioned the link of the recipe in the post . Stay tuned for more interesting recipes !!!

Recipe adapted from : Tarla dalal

Ingredients :

Pav –  8 approx

Butter – 2 tbsp approx

Boiled potatoes – 6

Cumin seeds – 1tsp

Onion – 2 , chopped

Tomato – 1 chopped

Sugar – 1/4 tsp

Dabeli masala – 2 tbsp or more

Hing / asafoetida – pinch

Lime juice – 1 /2 , juice

Spicy groundnuts – handful , (for recipe refer here )

Pomegranate – handful

Salt – to taste

Khajur imli ki chutney – as much needed , (for recipe refer here )

Garlic chutney – as much needed (for recipe refer here )

Sev – as much as needed

Method :

1. Grate the boiled potatoes .
2. Heat oil ,splutter cumin seeds , hing , dabeli masala and saute 1 onion for few seconds .
3. Add grated potato ,tomato , water and salt to taste .
4. Add little khajur imli ki chutney , sugar ,lime juice and mix it well .
5. Cook until it turns dry .
6. Transfer it in a round cake tin or a thali  and press it evenly .
7. Spread some chopped onion , garlic powder , masala groundnuts , pomegranate , coriander leaves and sev .
8. You may also add grated coconut or tutti fruity .

How to proceed :

1. Take a pav and slit it keeping the base intact .
2. Apply little butter and toast it .
3. Add garlic chutney on side of the bun .
4. Apply khajur imli chutney on the other side .
5. Add the potato mixture .
6. Place few pomegranate seeds .
7. Place few groundnuts , onion and sev .
8. Sandwich it well pressing lightly .
9. Toast it carefully with butter .
10. Serve it hot .