Dabeli masala preparation
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firstly, in a pan take 1 tsp coriander seeds, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp fennel, ½ tsp pepper, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 pod black cardamom and 6 clove.
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also, add 1 star anise, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp sesame seed, 2 tbsp dry coconut and 3 dried red chilli.
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dry roast on low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
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cool completely, and transfer to a small mixi jar.
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add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp aamchur, 1 tsp sugar and ½ tsp salt.
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blend to a fine powder and dabeli masala is ready. keep aside.
Aloo mixture preparation
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firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil.
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now take 3 tsp of prepared dabeli masala into a small cup, along with 2 tbsp tamarind chutney and ¼ cup water.
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mix well making sure there are no lumps. pour in the masala mixture into the hot oil.
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cook for 2 minutes or until it turns aromatic.
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further, add 3 potato, ½ tsp salt and mix well.
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mash and mix making sure everything are well combined.
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transfer the mixture into a plate.
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top with 1 tbsp coconut, 1 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp sev, 2 tbsp pomegranate and 2 tbsp spiced peanut.
Assembling dabeli
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firstly, slit the pav in the centre and spread 1 tsp green chutney on one side of pav and 1 tsp of tamarind chutney on another side.
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stuff in prepared aloo dabeli mixture into the pav.
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also stuff in 1 tsp of onion and aloo dabeli mixture.
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now toast the pav in butter making sure both sides turn slightly golden brown.
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finally, roll the dabeli into sev and serve immediately.
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Notes
- firstly, you can prepare the masala powder in large quantity and store in an airtight container.
- also, stuff the aloo mixture and toast just before serving.
- additionally, adding sugar to masala powder will enhance the flavour.
- finally, dabeli recipe tastes great when sweetness, spiciness and tanginess are well balanced.
Original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen: https://hebbarskitchen.com/kacchi-dabeli-recipe-dhabeli-recipe/