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Jain Dabeli

Cultural Context

Originating from the Kutch region of Gujarat, Jain Dabeli is a vegetarian street food that embodies the region's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally made without garlic and onion to adhere to Jain dietary restrictions, it features a flavorful mix of spiced potatoes, chutneys, and toppings, all sandwiched in a soft pav. This delightful snack has gained popularity across India, often enjoyed during festivals and gatherings, with many modern variations emerging to cater to diverse tastes.

IndianINmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium raw bananas, boiled, peeled and mashed
8 pavs
2 tbsps dabeli masala
2 tbsps oil
½ tsp turmeric powder
2 tsps red chilli powder
Salt to taste
2 tsps castor sugar
2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves + to sprinkle
Desiccated coconut to sprinkle
Masala peanuts as required
Fresh pomegranate pearls to sprinkle + to serve
Date and tamarind chutney for applying
Butter for toasting
Sev as required

dabeli masala

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Homemade mix can save costs and control spices.

pav

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole wheat is healthier; regular bread is cheaper.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are often cheaper and nut-free.

sev

🥗Healthier: baked chickpea snacks

💰Cheaper: crispy rice snacks

Baked options reduce calories and are often cheaper.

1

Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add dabeli masala, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and mix well. Add ⅓ cup water and mix. Cook for 1-2 minutes.

2

Add mashed raw banana and mix till well combined.

3

Add salt, castor sugar and coriander leaves and mix well. Transfer the mixture in a wide shallow bowl. Spread it evenly, sprinkle desiccated coconut, masala peanuts, coriander leaves and pomegranate pearls.

4

Make slits in the pavs without cutting it through. Apply some date and tamarind chutney and stuff it generously with the dabeli mixture and spread it evenly.

5

Heat some butter in a non-stick tawa. Place the dabelis on it and toast for 2-3 minutes on low-medium heat. Flip and toast the other side for 2-3 minutes as well.

6

Press the open edges of the dabeli on to some sev. Serve hot with some masala peanuts and pomegranate pearls.

Cooking Techniques

mixingtoasting

Equipment Needed

non-stick panwide shallow bowlnon-stick tawa

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

peanuts

Also Known As

DabeliDabeli Sandwich

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