Dabeli (Masala Dabeli)

Dabeli

This is a very simple recipe to make at home. Also you can eat something very tasty & differnt from your daily routine food. This dish is very famous in Pune (Maharashtra state)

Lot of people must be wondering what does dabeli means. How does it look?In simple words it is a kind of vegetarian burger. In western part of India it is also known as Double roti.

Whenever you have guests next time instead of regular onion bajji or salsa chips try this as a starter. Guests will be amazed and I am 100% sure they will ask you the recipe.

You can make dabeli masala at home if you don't find in indian store. Here is the way to make the dabeli masala -

Dabeli Masala :
1tbsp of Coriander seeds
1/2 tsp of Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
2 Red chilies (U can reduce as per the spice level)
1/2 inch cinnamon Stick
2 cloves
Roast the above ingredients and make it like a powder in a blender. Keep it aside this is used in the filling.

Dabeli Filling Ingredients:
4 to 5 potatoes
1 capsicum
1 to 2 carrots
1 greenchili
(Boil and mash above vegetables.)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera)
1 pinch asafetida powder (hing)
1/4 spoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons oil
salt as per your taste
butter or oil (for cooking)

Garnishing:
1 onion, chopped
handful raisins
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
1/2 cup sev or nylon sev
6 tablespoons khajur imli ki chutney ( I use it readymade from indian store "Deep brand")
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate (Optional)
15 small hamburger buns

Method:

1. Heat a pan. Once the pan is hot add oil, cumin seeds, hing,turmeric powder.
2. Once the cumin seeds are turned golden add the Dabeli Masala.
3. Add the mashed vegetables, chooped coriander,raisins,roasted peanuts and salt.
4. Keep it for 5-6 mts until the stuffing thickens.
5. Now take a pav/bun spread the butter on top of it and roast it on your flat pan (tava).
6. Spread khajur imli chutney on pav as per your taste.
7. Spread your vegetable filling and put some sev, 5-6 peanuts & chopped onions on it.