Kacchi Dabeli
Kacchi Dabeli is a popular vegetarian street food from the state of Gujarat, India. This delightful snack consists of a spiced potato filling enclosed in a bun, along with a variety of flavorful chutneys and garnishes, offering a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The dish is known for its rich taste and texture, making it a beloved favorite among street food enthusiasts.
Ingredients
For the Potato Filling:
- 4 medium-sized boiled and mashed potatoes
- 1 small finely chopped onion
- 2/3 cloves of minced garlic
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp dabeli masala (readily available or homemade)
- 2 tbsp tamarind chutney
- Salt to taste
- A pinch of asafoetida
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
For Assembling:
- 6 Pav (buns)
- Butter for toasting
- Garlic chutney
- Pomegranate seeds
- Roasted peanuts
- Sev (crunchy chickpea noodles)
- Coriander leaves
Instructions
- In a pan, heat oil and add minced garlic and chopped onions. Sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add the mashed potatoes, dabeli masala, tamarind chutney, salt, and asafoetida. Mix everything well and cook for a few minutes until the filling becomes fragrant and blends together.
- Remove the potato filling from heat and let it cool.
- Slice the pav (buns) horizontally, keeping one end intact. Spread garlic chutney on one side and butter on the other.
- Place a generous portion of the potato filling inside the bun.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds, roasted peanuts, sev, and fresh coriander leaves.
- Press the bun gently to close and seal the filling.
- Heat a griddle or tava and toast the assembled Dabeli on both sides until it's crispy and golden.
- Serve hot with additional garlic chutney or tamarind chutney on the side.