Dabeli - Spicy Indian Street Food Delight

Ingredients

• 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely crushed
• 2 tablespoons Dabeli masala 2 tablespoons Dabeli masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste Salt to taste
• 4 burger buns 4 burger buns
• Tamarind chutney, as needed Tamarind chutney, as needed
• Garlic chutney, as needed Garlic chutney, as needed
• Pomegranate seeds, for garnish Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
• Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles), for garnish Sev (crispy chickpea flour noodles), for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 2g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 48g, 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 5g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2. 2.
   Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. 3.
   Add mashed potatoes, Dabeli masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. 4.
   Remove from heat and let the potato filling cool down.
5. 5.
   Slice the burger buns horizontally and lightly toast them.
6. 6.
   Spread tamarind chutney on one side of the bun and garlic chutney on the other side.
7. 7.
   Place a generous amount of the potato filling on one side of the bun.
8. 8.
   Sprinkle crushed peanuts, pomegranate seeds, fresh coriander leaves, and sev on top of the potato filling.
9. 9.
   Close the bun and press gently.
10. 10.
    Serve the Dabeli immediately and enjoy!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Potatoes — Ensure that the boiled potatoes are well-mashed to achieve a smooth filling.
• Dabeli masala — If you don't have access to ready-made Dabeli masala, you can make your own by combining spices like coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and a pinch of cinnamon.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra kick of spiciness, add finely chopped green chilies to the potato filling.
• If you prefer a sweeter taste, add a pinch of sugar to the potato filling.
• Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of red chili powder and garlic chutney according to your preference.
• To make it more filling, you can add a layer of crispy fried onions to the Dabeli.
• If you can't find pomegranate seeds, you can substitute them with dried cranberries for a similar burst of sweetness.

Serving advice

Serve Dabeli hot and fresh, as it tastes best when the bun is still warm and crispy.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation, you can sprinkle some additional sev and pomegranate seeds on top of the Dabeli just before serving. This will add an extra pop of color and texture.