Authentic Gujarati Dabeli Street FoodVeg
Bring the vibrant flavors of Gujarat to your kitchen with this authentic Dabeli recipe! This iconic Indian street food features a deliciously tangy and mildly spicy potato filling infused with aromatic Dabeli masala and sweet chutneys. Stuffed into soft buns and topped with crunchy masala peanuts, juicy pomegranate seeds, fresh onions, and crispy sev, every bite delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Lightly toasted in butter until golden and crisp.
Ingredients
1 tbsp Oil
2 tbsp Dabeli masala
3 medium Potato (boiled & mashed)
2 tbsp Date and tamarind chutney
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
to taste Masala Peanuts
to taste Grated coconut
to taste Gram Dal Sev
to taste Garlic Chutney
to taste Onion (finely chopped)
to taste Pomegranate Seeds
handful Fresh Coriander
to taste Salt
as needed Water
as needed Butter
Instructions
Step 1— Prepare the Masala Filling
1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the dabeli masala and mix quickly to ensure it does not burn.
2
Add a splash of water to the pan.
3
Incorporate the mashed boiled potatoes and stir well.
4
Mix in the date and tamarind chutney (or sugar), lime juice, salt, and a little more water to achieve the right consistency.
Step 2— Garnish the Mixture
1
Spread the potato mixture onto a plate.
2
Top generously with masala peanuts, dry grated coconut, gram dal sev, finely chopped onions, pomegranate seeds, and coriander leaves.
Step 3— Assemble the Dabeli
1
Slit your bread rolls on two sides.
2
Apply a layer of date and tamarind chutney and garlic chutney inside the slit.
3
Add a generous scoop of the prepared potato mixture, followed by an extra sprinkling of peanuts, onions, and pomegranate seeds for texture.
Step 4— Roast and Serve
1
Heat a pan and add a little butter.
2
Place the assembled Dabeli on the hot pan and roast for a few seconds until warm and lightly toasted.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
