Dabeli

For Dabeli,

Potatos, cilantro flavored with dabeli masala

Pav 

https://www.tarladalal.com/dabeli--mumbai-roadside-recipes--33401r

To make dabeli, you need to make the potato mixture first. Combine the dabeli masala, sweet chutney and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) in a bowl and mix well. In a non stick pan, heat the oil, add the prepared dabeli masala mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Add the mashed potatoes, salt and a little water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously. Remove from the flame, transfer it to a plate and press well with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the coriander, coconut and pomegranate on top. Keep aside. Our mixture for dabeli is ready!

To proceed, take a pav slit it into half. Apply 1 tsp of

geeli lehsun ki chutney and 1/2 tbsp of sweet chutney evenly on the inner sides of the pav. Stuff with 2 tbsp of the stuffing and top with 1 tsp of onions, 1 tsp of masala peanuts and 1 tsp of sev. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more dabelis. Just before serving,cook each dabeli on a hot tava (griddle) for a minute using a little butter. 

https://www.tarladalal.com/homemade-dabeli-masala-powder-42290r

For Homemade Dabeli Masala Powder

1/2 cup coriander (dhania) seeds

4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)

6 clove (laung / lavang)

2 tsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)

2 small sticks cinnamon (dalchini)

4 black cardamom (badi elaichi)

4 star anise (chakri phool)

4 bay leaf (tejpatta)

1/2 cup grated dry coconut (kopra)

6 whole pandi chillies , broken into small pieces

2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)

2 tsp black salt (sanchal)

4 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp oil

Method

For homemade dabeli masala powder
 

1. To make homemade dabeli masala powder, combine the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and bayleaves in a broad non-stick pan, mix well and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Remove in a big plate and keep aside.
3. In the same broad non-stick pan, add the dry coconut, dry red chillies and sesame seeds and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute.
4. Remove in the same plate and allow the mixture to cool completely.
5. Once cooled, add the black salt and red chilli powder.
6. Blend it in a mixer till smooth.
7. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the sugar and oil and mix well with your hands.
8. Store homemade dabeli masala powder in an air-tight container in the fridge. Use as required.