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Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala recipe | Kutchi Dabeli | Kutchi Burger |
Tarla Dalal
19 January, 2018
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Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala recipe | Kutchi Dabeli | Kutchi Burger | Indian street food |
Dabeli: The Ultimate Street Food Experience with Homemade Masala
Dabeli, a popular snack from the Kutch region of Gujarat, is a true celebration of Indian street food flavors. Often called the Kutchi Burger, it's a delightful medley of textures and tastes, all centered around a spicy potato filling. The magic of a great dabeli lies in its special spice blend, and using a homemade dabeli masala powder elevates the dish to a whole new level. This recipe ensures that every bite is bursting with an authentic and aromatic flavor that store-bought mixes simply can't match.
Crafting the Perfect Dabeli Filling
The heart of the dabeli is its potato mixture. To begin, heat oil in a pan and add the star of the show: the homemade dabeli masala powder. Cooking the masala for a minute releases its full aroma, creating a fragrant foundation for the filling. Next, boiled and mashed potatoes are added along with sweet chutney, coriander, and salt. The combination of these ingredients creates a savory, slightly sweet, and tangy mixture that is both rich and comforting. This flavorful filling is what makes dabeli so incredibly satisfying.
Assembling the Dabeli: A Layered Delight
The assembly of a dabeli is a careful layering process that brings all the elements together. Begin by slitting the ladi pav and generously spreading green chutney on one half and garlic chutney on the other. The chutneys provide a sharp, spicy, and pungent kick that beautifully complements the potato filling. Next, a generous portion of the prepared potato mixture is spread evenly on the green chutney side. This creates the primary layer of flavor and texture that defines the snack.
Adding the Toppings and Final Touches
What makes a dabeli so special are the diverse toppings. Once the potato mixture is in place, it's topped with a medley of crunchy and juicy ingredients. A handful of finely chopped onions, masala peanuts, and sweet, juicy pomegranate seeds are added to the bun. These toppings provide a wonderful contrast of crunch, sweetness, and tang. The filled pav is then closed and lightly pressed. Before serving, the dabeli is toasted on a non-stick tava with butter until it's perfectly crispy on both sides.
The Signature Finish and Serving
The final and most iconic step is to roll the toasted dabeli in nylon sev. This step ensures that all three open sides of the bun are completely coated in a fine layer of crispy chickpea noodles. The sev adds an extra layer of crunch and a savory flavor that ties the entire dish together. The result is a hot, crispy, and flavorful Kutchi Dabeli that's ready to be devoured. This recipe, using fresh homemade masala, promises an authentic taste that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Mumbai.
You can also try other popular street foods like Ram Ladoo, Delhi Street Food Chaat or Bread Aloo Chaat, Bengali Street Food .
Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala recipe - How to make Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala
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Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
10 dabelis
Ingredients
for Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala
2 1/2 tbsp homemade dabeli masala powder
10 ladi pav , slit
2 tbsp oil
2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes
2 tbsp sweet chutney
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
5 tsp green chutney
5 tsp garlic chutney
20 tsp finely chopped onion
10 tsp masala peanuts
10 tsp pomegranate (anar)
20 tsp butter
3/4 cup nylon sev
Method
for Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala
- Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the prepared dabeli masala powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Add the potatoes, sweet chutney, coriander and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
- Put ½ tsp of green chutney on the lower half of the pav, ½ tsp of garlic chutney on the other half and spread it evenly.
- Place approx. ¼ cup of the prepared potato mixture on the green chutney side and spread it evenly.
- Top it with 2 tsp of onions, 1 tsp of masala peanuts and 1 tsp of pomegranate evenly over it.
- Close the pav and press it lightly.
- Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), put 2 tsp of butter and cook the dabeli from both the sides till it turns crispy.
- Roll the cooked dabeli over the nylon sev till all the 3 sides are evenly coated.
- Repeat steps 3 to 8 to make 9 more dabelis.
- Serve Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala hot.
Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala recipe with step by step photos
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To make Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala, heat the 2 tbsp oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the prepared 2 1/2 tbsp homemade dabeli masala powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
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Add the 2 cups boiled and mashed potatoes, 2 tbsp sweet chutney, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) and salt to taste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
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Put ½ tsp of green chutney on the lower half of the ladi pav, ½ tsp of garlic chutney on the other half and spread it evenly.
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Place approx. ¼ cup of the prepared potato mixture on the green chutney side and spread it evenly.
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Top it with 2 tsp of finely chopped onion, 1 tsp of masala peanuts and 1 tsp of pomegranate (anar) evenly over it.
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Close the ladi pav and press it lightly.
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Heat a non-stick tava (griddle), put 2 tsp of butter.
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Cook the dabeli from both the sides till it turns crispy.
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Roll the cooked dabeli over the nylon sev till all the 3 sides are evenly coated.
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Repeat steps 3 to 8 to make 9 more dabelis.
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Serve Dabeli with Homemade Dabeli Masala hot.
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Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 250 cal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32.8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Fat | 10.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Sodium | 58.7 mg |
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Meera Shah
Nov. 9, 2020, 10:41 a.m.
How do you make dabeli masala and garlic chutney?
Tarla Dalal
Nov. 9, 2020, 10:41 a.m.
Hi Meera, here is the link for dabble masala. https://www.tarladalal.com/Homemade-Dabeli-Masala-Powder-42290r
Javnika
April 27, 2015, 11:09 a.m.
I want to know how to make dabali masala
Tarla Dalal
April 27, 2015, 11:09 a.m.
Javnika, click on the ingredient link and it will take you to the recipe. https://www.tarladalal.com/Homemade-Dabeli-Masala-Powder-42290r
sanaya
Dec. 29, 2014, 6:12 p.m.
This dabeli made with homemeade dabeli recipe was so worth the effort, the taste was just sooo good...i made a soup along with for dinner and it was super hit...
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