Dabeli ( Mumbai Roadside Recipes )
by Tarla Dalal
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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Makes 4 dabeli
For The Dabeli Stuffing
1 1/2 tbsp dabeli masala , readily available
2 tbsp sweet chutney
1 tbsp oil
1 1/4 cups boiled , peeled 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 pavs
4 tsp lehsun ki chutney
2 tbsp sweet chutney
4 tsp finely chopped onions
4 tsp masala peanuts , readily available
4 tsp nylon sev
2 tbsp butter for cooking
For The Garnish
2 tbsp nylon sev
For the dabeli stuffing
- 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
- 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.
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Dabeli Video by Tarla Dalal
Recipes notes for Kutchi Dabeli
- 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.
- Also, our website has a recipe for the meetha chutney made using dates and imli.
- dabeli | Mumbai roadside dabeli | kutchii dabeli | double roti | can also be perked up by applying green chutney or proceesed cheese.
- When grapes are in season, you can pep up the masala with chopped grapes along with pomegranate.
Potato stuffing for Dabeli
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To make the potato stuffing for dabeli, first we will make a 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 meethi 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 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 mashed potatoes.
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Add the salt 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 chopped coriander.
- And grated coconut.
- Finally add some pomegranate on top. The potato mixture for stuffing the dabeli is ready.
How to assemble Mumbai roadside snack Dabeli
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How to assemble Dabeli (Mumbai Roadside Dabeli )? Take a 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 leshun ki chutney on the inside upper inner side of the slit pav.
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Spread 1/2 tbsp of meethi 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 chopped onions.
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Add 1 tsp of masala peanuts over it.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp of 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 and 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. 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.
how to assemble roadside dabeli
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Take a 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 leshun ki chutney on the inside upper inner side of the slit pav.
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Spread 1/2 tbsp of meethi 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 chopped onions.
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Add 1 tsp of masala peanuts over it.
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Spread 1/4 tbsp of meetha 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 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 and 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.
| Energy | 199 cal |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 15.8 g |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Vitamin A | 358.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 25.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 22.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 21.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 49.8 mg |
| Sodium | 58 mg |
| Potassium | 162.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
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