Post published on November 3, 2021 by vspiceroute
Last post modified on October 27, 2024 by vspiceroute
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Dabeli is a cherished Gujarati street food that holds a special place in my heart. I have fond memories of savoring its delightful combination of spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors during my upbringing. This dish is a true sensory experience, with each bite offering a symphony of tastes that dance on the palate.
Dish History:
While traditionally served sandwiched between a soft bun, this recipe offers a unique twist by incorporating a crunchy phyllo cup. Phyllo dough, known for its delicate layers and airy texture, provides a delightful contrast to the bold flavors of the Dabeli stuffing. The result is a harmonious marriage of crispiness and indulgent fillings.
How to make Dabeli Bites?
In a pan heat oil on medium heat.
Add cumin seeds and Dabeli masala and cook for few minutes till the masala and is mixed well.
Add boiled potatoes, kashmiri chili and salt and mix everything throughly and turn off the heat.
Once the potato mixture cools off, add cilantro, peanuts, pomegranate seeds and onions. Mix it together and keep the Dabeli filling ready, can me made ahead of time.
Bake the phyllo cups in oven for few minutes.
Fill each cup with the pre-made Dabeli filling.
Drizzle cilantro chutney and tamarind dates chutney.
Sprinkle thin sev and serve immediately.
Equipment needed:
Air Fryer or Oven to puff the Phyllo cups.
Storage:
You can make the stuffing ahead of time, and store it in the refrigerator overnight in an airtight container.
Serving suggestion:
It can be served with green chutney, you can also serve it with tamarind chutney.
Alternative ingredients:
The fusion of the traditional with the innovative, in this case, the substitution of a bun / pav with a phyllo cup, opens up a world of possibilities for exploration. If you have peanut allergy then you can add crushed almonds or you can choose to skip it. You can also add sugar to balance all the flavors.
Health Benefits:
It is also a good option for breakfast, snack or you can make this for you kids.
Expert Tips:
You can prepare the stuffing ahead of time this means you can have the delectable mixture of spices, vegetables, and other ingredients ready to go, streamlining the cooking process when you’re ready to assemble the dish.
Dabeli Bites
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoonful cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoon Dabeli Masala
- 2 cups boiled mashed potatoes
- Salt as needed
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup Masala peanuts
- 3 tablespoon spicy cilantro chutney
- 3 tablespoon dates tamarind chutney
- 12-14 phyllo cups
- 1/4 cup thin sev
Instructions
- In a pan heat oil on medium heat
- Add cumin seeds and Dabeli masala and cook for few minutes till the masala and is mixed well
- Add boiled potatoes, kashmiri chili and salt and mix everything throughly and turn off the heat
- Once the potato mixture cools off, add cilantro, peanuts, pomegranate seeds and onions. Mix it together and keep the Dabeli filling ready, can me made ahead of time.
- Bake the phyllo cups in oven for few minutes
- Fill each cup with the pre-made Dabeli filling
- Drizzle cilantro chutney and tamarind dates chutney
- Sprinkle thin sev and serve immediately
So is this served hot or cold? I want to serve this at a potluck and not sure if there will be a way to heat up the potatoes. What do you recommend?
You dont need to serve it hot, you can prep the filling ahead and assemble them at the potluck party.
amazing recipe
Awesome recipe!! simple, easy, quick, mouth watering and most importantly eye caching at. the party. I tried making this at our Diwali party and it was gone even before the party started.
Thank you so much and so glad
Such a great easy and delish recipe!! Made it for a diwali app and it was a hit. Made about 30 pieces between 4 people and all were gone within mins!! Highly recommend
Thank you so much and so glad you loved it
What is dabeli masala?