Kutch is the largest district of India in Gujarat famous for its magical wet and dry lands. Apart from wetlands and white desert Kutch is famous for its wonderful culinary delights. One of the jewel from its treasure box is Dabeli. Dabeli is a famous street food in Gujarat. Its original roots are from Mandvi Kutch. Dabeli is a spicy potatoes mixture cooked with dabeli masala served sandwiched in paavs (buns) with chutneys and accompaniments. Dabeli is a delectable answer from India to all the burger served in west.
Dabeli is also known as double roti. This dish is deliciously spicy, easy to prepare and undoubtedly a star dish to impress people. With all the assorted accompaniments served with it gives a sweet, tangy, spicy, crunchy taste that will lead to overeating and no way to stop its craving. Just a word of caution to my dear friends. 🙂 🙂
- Round Buns (Pavs)
- 3 tbsp. Dabeli Masala
- 5 Potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed
- 3 tbsp. Oil
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp. Lemon Juice
- Butter
- 1 cup Tamarind Chutney
- 1/2 cup Masala Moongphalli (Spicy Peanuts)
- 2 tbsp. Coconut, scraped
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate Pearls
- 1/4 cup Black Grapes, chopped
- 1/4 cup Nylon Sev
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Coriander Leaves, chopped
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic Chilli Chutney
- 6-7 Garlic Cloves
- 1 tsp. Lal Mirch Powder
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp. Water
- Lemon juice to taste
- Take dabeli masala in a bowl, add 2 tbsp. of tamarind chutney and little water.
- Mix it well and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add dabeli masala mixture in it.
- Cook for 2 minutes, now add potatoes, salt and a little water.
- Mix it well, add lemon juice and cook until moisture is absorbed.
- Take it out in a platter. Sprinkle coconut all over.
- In a grinder add all the ingredients
- Grind it in to a smooth paste.
- Add little water if needed while grinding.
- Slit buns in to two.
- Apply garlic chutney on one side of bun and tamarind chutney on other bun.
- Now add potato mixture, peanuts, onion, grapes, coriander leaves, pomegranate and sev.
- Cover with the other slice of bun.
- Place the stuffed pavs on a hot tawa.
- Press slightly and toast on both sides, with a little butter, till done.
- Serve hot.