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    Home » Chaats » Dabeli | Dabeli Sandwich

    Dabeli | Dabeli Sandwich

    Posted on September 2, 2016 · Last Updated on May 17, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 42 Comments

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    Dabeli Sandwich is an Indian burger filled with potato filling and topped up with masala peanuts, pomegranate seeds, sev, sweet chutney and garlic chutney spread.

    Dabeli Sandwich looking extra inviting and served with pomegranate seeds on a white plate

    What Is Dabeli Sandwich?

    Dabeli is a popular snack and a famous street food from the state of Gujarat. (Wiki mentions that the recipe originated in the Kutch region of Gujarat) It is the Indian burger filled with potato filling and topped up with masala peanuts, pomegranate seeds and sev. Dabeli a mixture of all different tastes and it is a yummy and a filling recipe. It is tangy, it is spicy, it is sweet, and it is pungent too because of the garlic chutney.

    My Food Journey

    I have never explored other cuisines when I was in India. Visiting restaurants was a luxury and even when we go out we order pretty much South Indian food. Once I started working, in that short span of one year before my parents packed me here to the USA, I did explore other cuisines but not much. All my food exploration started here in the US, and the funny thing is I haven’t traveled beyond the South Indian States.

    But I am going to post all chaat recipes from different states that I have never visited before. I am going to share what I learnt about these recipes and their background. Please feel free to add your comments and suggestions.       

    Dabeli sandwich filling - all in one big white bowl presented  on a wooden board 

    How I Tried Dabeli Sandwich First

    Dabeli – the chaat that I tried during my first trimester in one of the get-together potlucks. Dabeli means pressed in Gujarati and our friend took the effort of preparing everything bought them well packed and assembled the Dabeli in front of us.  I fell in love with this recipe instantly and got the recipe right away, but didn’t try making it home until recently.

    I think it was just the mental block that I had in my mind, thinking that it would take long time to prepare this recipe, was stopping me to try this at home.  But believe me it doesn’t take that long at all. 

    When I prepared Dabeli for the  first time, I felt it was little too spicy for the kiddo, so from then on whenever I prepare this at home, I assemble it in a different way for him. I have mentioned that below too.  I am not sure if I should call this as a snack. Because I usually prepare it for dinner, and it is always filling and satisfying.

    Opening the Dabeli Sandwich and showcasing the delicious filling inside of it

    Dabeli Sandwich Recipe

    Ingredients:

    For Dabeli:

    • Medium Sized Potatoes – 3
    • Dabeli Masala – 1.5 tbsps (I used store bought)
    • Water – 2 tbsps + 2 tbsps (if required)
    • Salt – 1.5 tsps
    • Oil –  1 tbsp
    • Lime Juice – 1 tbsp
    • Pav Buns or Hawaiian Bun Rolls – 5 to 6
    • Butter / Ghee – for toasting the buns
    • Dates and Tamarind Chutney – 1.5 tbsps + about ¼ cup for spreading on the bun

    Garnishings:

    • Grated Coconut – 2 tbsps
    • Sev – as required
    • Chopped Cilantro – as required
    • Chopped Onion – ¼ cup
    • Pomegranate seeds – ¼ cup

    For masala peanuts:

    • Red Chilli Powder – ¼ tsp
    • Amchur Powder – ¼ tsp
    • Crushed Roasted Peanuts – ¼ cups
    • Oil – 1 tsp

    For Garlic Chutney:

    • Garlic Cloves – 5
    • Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
    • Black Salt – ½ tsp
    • Water 2 tbsps

    Prep – Work:

    For the Masala:

    • Grate about 2 tbsps coconut and set aside.
    • Chop the onions and cilantro too.
    • Boil the potatoes in your preferred way. I microwaved my potatoes under the potato setting. Let it cool down, peel the skin and mash the potatoes nicely.

    Mashing the boiled potatoes nicely

    • Clean the pomegranate, chop them and separate about ¼ of arils or the edible seeds.

    Steps:

    Preparing Garlic Chutney:

    • Peel the garlic skin and grind the cloves along with red chili powder and black salt by adding 2 tbsps of water. Here is the pungent garlic chutney.

    Pungent garlic chutney ready in a mini white bowl

    Preparing Masala Peanuts: 

    You can use store bought masala peanuts also.

    • Heat the kadai and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add about ¼ cup of peanuts and the ¼ tsp of red chilli powder and amchur powder.
    • Roast in medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Once it is cool, crush them in mortar pestle.

    Preparing the Dabeli Filling or the Potato Masala:

    • Heat the kadai and add oil.
    • Once the oil is turn to low heat and add the dabeli masala and let it roast for a minute. Make sure the heat is low if not the masala would get burned.
    • Now add 2 tbsps of water and the dates and tamarind chutney and mix well.
    • Let it cook for about 45 seconds and now add the mashed potatoes and salt.
    • Mix them well and if required add 2 more tbsps of water. The filling should not be too dry.

    Preparing the dabeli sandwich filling

    • Let it cook for couple of minutes and then turn off the heat. Now add the lemon juice and mix well.
    • Now place this masala mix in a bowl or plate and press it well.

    Pressing The Masala filling in a white plate Adding dabeli sandwich garnishings to the masala filling

    • Then add all the toppings or garnishing – I added grated coconut, sev, chopped onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts and pomegranate arils. Here is the masala filling.

    Assembling Dabeli:

    • Heat the tawa and add bit of butter or ghee or oil.
    • Slit the pav buns and place them upside down and roast them for about 30 to 45 seconds.
    • Now spread the garlic chutney on one side of the bun and on the other side the dates and tamarind chutney.
    • Scoop out about 2 tbsps of potato filling and place on any one of the sides of pav bun like below.
    • Add more garnishings as per your preference and cover it with the other side.

    Assembling dabeli sandwiches per different tastes

    That’s it. Indian Dabeli Sandwich is ready. Enjoy!!!

    Assembling Dabeli for Kids:

    (Vaandu prefers it this way and I am sharing the same. Please modify it as per your preference)

    • I use the Hawaiian Sweet bun for the kiddo.
    • In fact, I split them into two halves and roast slightly with butter.
    • Also, I skip the garlic chutney and instead add tomato ketchup and add about 1 tbsp of the potato filling and also skip the raw onions and add more sev.

    Notes:

    • Adjust the spices and garnishing as per your preference.
    • If required, sugar can be added in the potato mixture.
    • Store bought masala peanuts can be used too.
    • If required, add about ¼ tsp of red chilli powder to the potato filling.
    • Also adjust the red chilli powder as per your preference for the garlic chutney. This garlic chutney can be prepared in bulk and stored for about a week. I just prepared required quantity for this recipe.

    Dabeli Sandwich collage of three images with text overlay

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    If you’ve made this Dabeli Sandwich recipe, please share your photos with me on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or Twitter – I will be delighted to see your results!

    Dabeli Sandwich looking extra inviting and served with pomegranate seeds on a white plate
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    Dabeli | Dabeli Sandwich

    Dabeli Sandwich is an Indian burger filled with potato filling and topped up with masala peanuts, pomegranate seeds, sev, sweet chutney and garlic chutney spread.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Gujarati
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 373kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    For Dabeli

    • 3 Medium Sized Potatoes
    • 1.5 tbsps Dabeli Masala I used store bought
    • 2 tbsps Water + 2 tbsps, if required
    • 1.5 tsps Salt
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
    • 5-6 Pav Buns or Hawaiian Bun Rolls
    • Butter / Ghee - for toasting the buns
    • 1.5 tbsps Dates and Tamarind Chutney + about ¼ cup for spreading on the bun

    Garnishings

    • 2 tbsps Grated Coconut
    • Sev - as required
    • Chopped Cilantro - as required
    • ¼ cup Chopped Onion
    • ¼ cup Pomegranate seeds

    For masala peanuts

    • ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • ¼ tsp Amchur Powder
    • ¼ cup Crushed Roasted Peanuts
    • 1 tsp Oil

    For Garlic Chutney

    • 5 Garlic Cloves
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
    • ½ tsp Black Salt
    • 2 tbsps Water 2 tbsps

    Instructions

    Prep - Work

      For the Masala

      • Grate about 2 tbsps coconut and set aside.
      • Chop the onions and cilantro too.
      • Boil the potatoes in your preferred way. I microwaved my potatoes under the potato setting. Let it cool down, peel the skin and mash the potatoes nicely.
      • Clean the pomegranate, chop them and separate about ¼ of arils or the edible seeds.

      Steps

        Preparing Garlic Chutney

        • Peel the garlic skin and grind the garlic cloves along with red chili powder and black salt by adding 2 tbsps of water.

        Preparing Masala Peanuts

        • You can use store bought masala peanuts also.
        • Heat the kadai and add oil.
        • Once the oil is hot, add about ¼ cup of peanuts and the ¼ tsp of red chilli powder and amchur powder.
        • Roast in medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes.
        • Once it is cool, crush them in mortar pestle.

        Preparing the Dabeli Filling or the Potato Masala

        • Heat the kadai and add oil.
        • Once the oil is turn to low heat and add the dabeli masala and let it roast for a minute. Make sure the heat is low if not the masala would get burned.
        • Now add 2 tbsps of water and the dates and tamarind chutney and mix well.
        • Let it cook for about 45 seconds and now add the boiled mashed potatoes and salt.
        • Mix them well and if required add 2 more tbsps of water. The filling should not be too dry.
        • Let it cook for couple of minutes and then turn off the heat. Now add the lemon juice and mix well.
        • Now place this masala mix in a bowl or plate and press it well.
        • Then add all the toppings or garnishing - I added grated coconut, sev, chopped onions, cilantro, crushed peanuts and pomegranate arils.

        Assembling Dabeli

        • Heat the tawa and add bit of butter or ghee or oil.
        • Slit the pav buns and place them upside down and roast them for about 30 to 45 seconds.
        • Now spread the garlic chutney on one side of the bun and on the other side the dates and tamarind chutney.
        • Scoop out about 2 tbsps of potato filling and place on any one of the sides of pav bun like below.
        • Add more garnishings as per your preference and cover it with the other side.
        • That's it. Indian Dabeli Sandwich is ready. Enjoy!!!

        Assembling Dabeli for Kids

        • (Vaandu prefers it this way and I am sharing the same. Please modify it as per your preference)
        • I use the Hawaiian Sweet bun for the kiddo.
        • I slit them into two and roast them slightly with butter.
        • I skip the garlic chutney and instead add tomato ketchup and add about 1 tbsp of the potato filling and also skip the raw onions and add more sev.

        Notes

        • Adjust the spices and garnishing as per your preference.
        • If required, sugar can be added in the potato mixture.
        • Store bought masala peanuts can be used too.If required, add about ¼ tsp of red chilli powder to the potato filling.Also adjust the red chilli powder as per your
        • preference for the garlic chutney. This garlic chutney can be prepared in bulk and stored for about a week. I just prepared required quantity for this recipe.

        Nutrition

        Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1293mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

        I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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        Comments

        1. Sowmya:) says

          October 13, 2016 at 6:58 pm

          Dabeli looks so good…just like the ones and on the streets of Mumbai! And you are right, it is so filling that you can hardly eat anything after. Yummm

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            October 13, 2016 at 8:58 pm

            Thanks a lot Sowmya.. yeah they are very filling.

            Reply
        2. Pavani says

          October 10, 2016 at 6:24 pm

          Dabeli is such a delicious sandwich, isn’t it?? I loved making it too for the marathon.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            October 10, 2016 at 8:20 pm

            Thanks a lot Pavani.

            Reply
        3. ruchi indu says

          September 21, 2016 at 2:25 am

          Lovely clicks. Neat presentation. I didnt know so many other variations existed with the ‘Pav’. I am yet to explore a lot in cooking I guess.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 21, 2016 at 9:44 am

            :-) Thanks

            Reply
        4. VEENA KRISHNAKUMAR says

          September 17, 2016 at 6:10 am

          This looks delicious. It is long time since i made, you are tempting me to make now:)

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 17, 2016 at 9:33 pm

            :-) Thanks Veena.. please do make it again.

            Reply
        5. Priya Srinivasan says

          September 12, 2016 at 1:18 am

          Awww, that is amazing, oh my god, i want to just grab that sandwich from the picture. Literally drooling over that filling, superb!!!!

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 12, 2016 at 10:49 am

            :-) Thanks Priya

            Reply
        6. Ritu Tangri says

          September 11, 2016 at 10:45 pm

          Absolutely true Srividhya, Dabeli is a quite filling snack and can very well substitute meal.. I generally make it for Sunday dinner, as on Sundays we generally skip lunch and have early dinner. My whole family loves it. You have tempted me to make it again :)

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 12, 2016 at 10:48 am

            very true. perfect for weekend brunch or dinner. Thanks Ritu

            Reply
        7. Smruti | Herbivore Cucina says

          September 07, 2016 at 1:35 pm

          We love dabeli at home. I loved your version, I am sure you all had a treat!!

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 07, 2016 at 7:04 pm

            Oh yeah. :-) thanks

            Reply
        8. Suja Ram says

          September 06, 2016 at 10:40 am

          Dabeli looks perfect and yummy. Iam a Chaat freak and you are tempting me too much yaar. And I love your watermark on the wooden board. It had come out so well.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 06, 2016 at 1:08 pm

            Thanks a lot Suja. :-) Actually its engraved in the wooden board.

            Reply
        9. themadscientistskitchen says

          September 05, 2016 at 8:05 am

          Delicious dabeli. I tried it once in Mumbai but did not enjoy it. Maybe it was the fellow who made it. I love the way you have made it.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 05, 2016 at 9:40 am

            Thanks :-)

            Reply
        10. Suma Gandlur says

          September 04, 2016 at 1:34 pm

          Your dabelis look amazing and loving your recipes this week.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 04, 2016 at 2:39 pm

            :-) Thanks

            Reply
        11. Harini-Jaya R says

          September 03, 2016 at 11:19 am

          My favorite street food from Gujarat! It has been on my to-do list forever now.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 03, 2016 at 5:28 pm

            Please do try.. :-) This is our all time favorite now. :-)

            Reply
        12. Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

          September 03, 2016 at 7:18 am

          This is in my to do list for the longest time ever! Looks so tempting.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 03, 2016 at 5:29 pm

            Thanks Sandhya.. Please do try.

            Reply
        13. Nalini says

          September 02, 2016 at 8:09 pm

          Yummy looking dabeli,you made it so perfectly..

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 03, 2016 at 5:27 pm

            Thanks a ton.

            Reply
        14. usha says

          September 02, 2016 at 6:03 pm

          Even I tasted dabeli only recently. Your dabeli has come out very well and pictures are inviting. Though the process looks long, I am sure it was not as tedious as it looks. Even if it is, I am sure it is worth all the effort.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 03, 2016 at 5:26 pm

            Thanks a lot.. Yeah if we the chutneys done and potatoes cooked, it becomes super easy. But yeah no pain no gain.. ;-)

            Reply
        15. Gayathri Kumar says

          September 02, 2016 at 5:40 pm

          I recently made dabeli at home and even my kid loved it. Your dabeli pav looks so yum, I am tempted to try it again..

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 03, 2016 at 5:25 pm

            Thanks Gayathri.. Its great meal and snack naa?

            Reply
        16. Vaishali Sabnani says

          September 02, 2016 at 11:27 am

          Dabeli is a delicious snack from Gujrat and you have made it perfectly ! Lovely clicks .

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 02, 2016 at 2:05 pm

            Thanks a lot Vaishali.. yayyy I passed the test ;-)

            Reply
        17. Priya Suresh says

          September 02, 2016 at 10:54 am

          Omg, this dabeli sandwich is just inviting me Vidhya, my mouth is just watering here. And that plate of dabeli sandwich sounds prefect for me to satisfy my crave for chaat foods.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 02, 2016 at 2:06 pm

            Thanks a lot for those amazing words Priya.

            Reply
        18. Kalyani says

          September 02, 2016 at 8:47 am

          Am salivating at each step Vidhya ! Well done :)) the dabeli looks amazing !! Can I be ur 2ns “vaandu” for a day or two :))) wudnt mind someone making these treats for me ?

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 02, 2016 at 2:07 pm

            Sure.. come over any time :-) Thanks Kalyani

            Reply
        19. cookingwithsapana says

          September 02, 2016 at 8:00 am

          I remember making Dabeli few yeasr back. Your post is tempting me to make it again.

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 02, 2016 at 2:05 pm

            :-) Thanks Sapana

            Reply
        20. Srivalli says

          September 02, 2016 at 7:24 am

          Such lovely dabelis Srividhya..even without having ever tasted you have come up with such delicious looking ones..food is so global now, not confined to one region and area. Being in a different space we can still explore different cuisines being right in our kitchen!..so I am sure your versions will end up being awesome..rock on!

          Reply
          • Srividhya G says

            September 02, 2016 at 2:04 pm

            “Food is so global” – totally agree with you valli. Thanks a ton for your encouraging words.

            Reply

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