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Tarla Dalal
• 02 November, 2019
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dabeli recipe | Mumbai roadside dabeli | kutchii dabeli | double roti | with 15 amazing images.
Dabeli is a famous Mumbai roadside food and Gujarat street food. In fact, Dabeli originated from Kutch, Gujarat and hence also known as kutchii dabeli or double roti. Mumbai roadside dabeli is made with Indian bread also known as ladi pav which is stuffed with potato mixture which can be either sweet, mild or spicy depending on your preference.
The term "Dabeli" in Gujarati stands for pressed which resembles to the potato mixture being stuffed in the pav and then the pav cooked on a tava. Dabeli is very famous snack in Gujarati households and is also tummy filling, the best part about this delicious snack is that it is really very easy and quick to make.
To make dabeli, you need to make the potato mixture first. Combine the dabeli masala, sweet chutney and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) in a bowl and mix well. In a non stick pan, heat the oil, add the prepared dabeli masala mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Add the mashed potatoes, salt and a little water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously. Remove from the flame, transfer it to a plate and press well with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the coriander, coconut and pomegranate on top. Keep aside. Our mixture for dabeli is ready!
To proceed, take a pav slit it into half. Apply 1 tsp of
geeli lehsun ki chutney and 1/2 tbsp of sweet chutney evenly on the inner sides of the pav. Stuff with 2 tbsp of the stuffing and top with 1 tsp of onions, 1 tsp of masala peanuts and 1 tsp of sev. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more dabelis. Just before serving,cook each dabeli on a hot tava (griddle) for a minute using a little butter.
Also do try our other popular Mumbai Street Foood recipes like Sev Puri, Masala Omelette Pav, Toasted Samosa Sandwich, Schezuan Chopsuey Dosa and many more.
Enjoy dabeli recipe | Mumbai roadside dabeli | kutchii dabeli | double roti with detailed step by step photos and video below.
Dabeli ( Mumbai Roadside Recipes ) recipe - How to make Dabeli ( Mumbai Roadside Recipes )
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
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Total Time
30 Mins
Makes
4 dabeli
Ingredients
For The Dabeli Stuffing
- 1 1/2 tbsp dabeli masala , readily available
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2 tbsp sweet chutney
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 1/4 cups boiled , peeled and boiled and mashed potatoes
- salt to taste
- 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 2 tbsp fresh pomegranate (anar)
Other Ingredients For Dabeli
- 4 dabeli ladi pav
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4 tsp lehsun ki chutney
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2 tbsp sweet chutney
- 4 tsp finely chopped onion
- 4 tsp masala peanuts , readily available
- 4 tsp nylon sev
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking
For The Garnish
- 2 tbsp nylon sev
Method
For the dabeli stuffing
- Combine the dabeli masala, sweet chutney and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) in a bowl and mix well.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the prepared dabeli masala mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Add the mashed potatoes, salt and a little water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Remove from the flame, transfer it to a plate and press well with the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the coriander, coconut and pomegranate on top. Keep aside.
How to proceed to make dabeli
- Take a pav and slit it on two sides at right angle (keeping them joined at the remaining 2 ends).
- Apply 1 tsp of geeli lehsun ki chutney and 1/2 tbsp of sweet chutney evenly on the inner sides of the pav.
- Stuff with 2 tbsp of the stuffing and top with 1 tsp of onions, 1 tsp of masala peanuts and 1 tsp of sev.
- Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more dabelis.
- Just before serving, cook each dabeli on a hot tava (griddle) for a minute using a little butter.
- Serve the dabeli immediately garnished with sev.
dabeli recipe, Mumbai Roadside Recipes, kutchi dabeli recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Dabeli ( Mumbai Roadside Recipes ) recipe with step by step photos
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In the dabeli recipe | Mumbai roadside dabeli | kutchii dabeli | double roti | provided below, we have used market bough dabeli masala but, you can make a batch of fresh aromatic batch of Homemade dabeli masala powder using our recipe.
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Also, our website has a recipe for the meetha chutney made using dates and imli.
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dabeli | Mumbai roadside dabeli | kutchii dabeli | double roti | can also be perked up by applying green chutney or proceesed cheese.
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When grapes are in season, you can pep up the masala with chopped grapes along with pomegranate.
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To make the potato stuffing for dabeli, first we will make a 1 1/2 tbsp dabeli masala paste. In a bowl take some dabeli masala, use the readymade masala available in the market or for a fresher aroma and taste make it at home.
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Then add the 2 tbsp sweet chutney.
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Combine the two together, if needed add some water and mix well. Dabeli masala and meethi chutney paste is ready.
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Heat a non-stick pan, add 1 tbsp oil.
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Add the prepared dabeli masala mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
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Add the 1 1/4 cups boiled , peeled and boiled and mashed potatoes.
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Add the salt to taste and a little water.
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Mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously. The potato stuffing for making dabeli is ready.
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Transfer the potato stuffing in a plate and press to level it.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp. finely chopped coriander (dhania).
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And 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut.
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Finally add some 2 tbsp. fresh pomegranate (anar) on top. The potato mixture for stuffing the dabeli is ready.
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How to assemble Dabeli (Mumbai Roadside Dabeli )? Take a ladi pav and cut it horizontally from the centre, but do not cut fully. Here I have used the regular laadi pav. The dabeli pav used in kutch is a little round in shape.
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Spread 1 tsp of geeli lehsun ki chutney on the inside upper inner side of the slit pav.
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Spread 1/2 tbsp of sweet chutney on the lower inner side of the slit pav.
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Then spread 2 tbsp of dabeli mixture over it. Press it with the back of a spoon or knife.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp of finely chopped onion.
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Add 1 tsp of masala peanuts over it.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp of nylon sev on the stuffing.
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Press the pav. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make more 4 more dabelis.
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Just before serving melt 1/2 tbsp of butter on a non- stick tava (griddle).
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Place the prepared dabelis over it.
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Cook the dabeli till it turns golden brown and crisp.
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Turnover the dabelis and toast on the other side. You can decide how crisp you want them.
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Transfer the hot toasted dabeli on a plate.
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Then roll each Dabeli (Mumbai Roadside Dabeli) over 1/2 tbsp of sev, so as to cover it on the edges.
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Serve Dabeli (Mumbai Roadside Dabeli) hot. kutchii dabeli | double roti | lovers can try other deights like Dabeli cheese fondue and Dabeli bhajiya.
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Take a ladi pav and slit it from 2 sides and let the other 2 sides remain intact.. Here I have used the regular laadi pav. The dabeli pav used in kutch is a little round in shape.
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Spread 1 tsp of geeli lehsun ki chutney on the inside upper inner side of the slit pav.
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Spread 1/2 tbsp of sweet chutney on the lower inner side of the slit pav.
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Then spread 1 tbsp of dabeli mixture over it. Press it with the back of a spoon or knife.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp of finely chopped onion.
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Add 1 tsp of masala peanuts over it.
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Spread 1/4 tbsp of sweet chutney again.
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Again spread 1 tbsp of the dabeli mixture and even it out using a spoon.
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Roll the stuffed pav in the nylon sev.
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Just before serving melt 1/2 tbsp of butter on a non- stick tava (griddle).
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Place the prepared dabelis over it.
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Cook the dabeli till it turns golden brown and crisp.
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Turnover the dabelis and toast on the other side. You can decide how crisp you want them.
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Transfer the hot toasted dabeli on a plate.
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Then roll each Dabeli (Mumbai Roadside Dabeli) over 1/2 tbsp of sev, so as to cover it on the edges.
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Serve the Mumbai roadside dabeli immediately.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per dabeli
| Energy | 199 cal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 15.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 58 mg |
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Shruti
April 27, 2021, 8:08 p.m.
Very yummy ..
Tarla Dalal
April 27, 2021, 8:08 p.m.
Thanks Shruti. We are delighted you loved the recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Jyoti Khurma
Sept. 30, 2020, 11:05 a.m.
Very nice. It turned out amazing.
Tarla Dalal
Sept. 30, 2020, 11:05 a.m.
Jyoti, thanks for your feedback.
Mruga D
July 6, 2020, 11:25 a.m.
Perfect Mumbai Roadside Recipe.....its very easy and tasty...Good Combination of Gujarti Snack and Mumbai Style of cooking it...loved it!!
Mayu
April 29, 2020, 1:35 a.m.
Aunty i love you all recipes.in this lockdown i made most of your dish''s.thank you for you all recipe.
Tarla Dalal
April 29, 2020, 1:35 a.m.
Mayu, great to hear that. Please review all the recipes you loved. Happy cooking.
Poonam
Sept. 1, 2019, 8:57 p.m.
I tried this recipe.came out perfect.
Reemanshuk
Aug. 19, 2019, 12:45 a.m.
This is just perfect .. I made this as a Sunday brunch n everyone loved it .. Perfect spice n typical taste
Foodie #634177
Jan. 16, 2019, 9:34 a.m.
it is very tasty
cherry agarwal
March 28, 2018, 5:42 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
March 28, 2018, 5:42 p.m.
Cherry, thanks for the feedback.
Asha Shah
May 3, 2017, 3:29 p.m.
Saara Sultanpuri
May 27, 2016, 8:09 a.m.
Pooja Sharma
March 22, 2016, 7:16 p.m.
Perfect spicy meal for lazy Sunday. Totally yum meal Thank you for this keepers recipe
Shubhada Joshi
Feb. 25, 2016, 2:55 p.m.
can u suggest me, dabeli masala ingredients? as i always prefer making masalas at home.
Priti Patel
Feb. 22, 2016, 3:08 p.m.
Hi mam everybody enjoyed dabeli !! I made dabeli first time with the help of your recipe .thank you so much.
Purnimajaiswal
Dec. 3, 2015, 7:11 p.m.
I can''t find Dabeli masala anywhere, please provide a substitute or its recipe.
Ritu
June 20, 2015, 3:07 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
June 20, 2015, 3:07 p.m.
Hi Ritu , we are delighted you loved the Dabeli recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
Foodie #676405
June 11, 2015, 4:02 p.m.
I tried this .it''s has perfect test which I taste outside
Tarla Dalal
June 11, 2015, 4:02 p.m.
Thanks for your feedback.
swapan
July 29, 2014, 3:59 p.m.
very good
Meha Patel
May 14, 2014, 2:19 p.m.
Tarla Dalal
May 14, 2014, 2:19 p.m.
Meha, Thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.
Narendra Shrivastava
March 25, 2014, 5:49 p.m.
I am a professional... Lovely recipe... prepare potato mix for 2-3 days... enjoying dabeli in branch time... Thanks
Tarla Dalal
March 25, 2014, 5:49 p.m.
Hi Narendra, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!
swati joshi
Oct. 5, 2013, 11:05 a.m.
hello mam, l made dabeli for the first time with the help of your recipe. n all my family members were so happy with it''s taste. thank you so much for giving us so tasty recipes.
Tarla Dalal
Oct. 5, 2013, 11:05 a.m.
Swati, great to hear that. Thanks.
Toral Jain
Aug. 28, 2012, 2:14 p.m.
I liked this recipe very much....I have tried it....my son n my husband got very happy n enjoyed dabeli
Tarla Dalal
Aug. 28, 2012, 2:14 p.m.
Glad you liked the recipe Toral. Keep trying more recipe and keep posting your thoughts and feedback.
Megha Kwatra
Feb. 28, 2012, 11:39 a.m.
Love this recipe... It''s such a hit with all my friends...Thanks!
Tarla Dalal
Feb. 28, 2012, 11:39 a.m.
Hi Megha , we are delighted you loved the Dabeli recipe. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.
vijay
Dec. 9, 2010, 11:51 a.m.
Hello Mam,we r from Hyderabad ,we have tried many of the recipes here and they all came out very good,wanted to try dabeli too but we r not getting the masala here,so can u plz post the recipe of masala too,it would be very kind of you.
Tarla Dalal
Dec. 9, 2010, 11:51 a.m.
Hi Vijay, We are very sorry but we do not have the recipe for dabeli masala.
