Kutchi Dabeli
Kutchi Dabeli is a beloved street food from the Kutch region of Gujarat, India. It's a spicy and tangy potato-based patty served on a soft bun, topped with a crunchy layer of sev and a drizzle of sweet and sour tamarind chutney. The flavors and textures of dabeli are a true symphony, and it's no wonder that it's become a popular dish all over the world.
Kutchi Dabeli has a long and storied history, dating back to the 19th century. It is said that the dish was invented by a street vendor named Keshavji Kundanlal in the town of Bhuj, Gujarat. Keshavji was known for his delicious potato patties, which he would serve on a bun with a variety of toppings. One day, he decided to add a layer of sev to his patties, and the result was an instant hit. The combination of the spicy potatoes, tangy chutney, and crunchy sev was irresistible, and soon dabeli became a staple of the Gujarati street food scene.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Potatoes, boiled and mashed
- Dabeli masala
- Tamarind paste
- Green chili paste
- Coriander leaves
- Pomegranate seeds
- Sev
- Dabeli buns
Instructions
- Mix the mashed potatoes, dabeli masala, tamarind paste, green chili paste, coriander leaves, and pomegranate seeds in a bowl.
- Spread the mixture over the dabeli buns.
- Top with sev and serve immediately.
Why It Works
- The combination of spicy potatoes, tangy chutney, and crunchy sev creates a complex and flavorful dish.
- The soft bun provides a nice contrast to the crunchy toppings.
- The tamarind chutney adds a touch of sweetness and sourness that balances out the spiciness of the potatoes.
- The sev adds a nice textural contrast and helps to keep the dabeli from getting soggy.