Indian Dabeli Pao Recipe Video

Great street vendor dish from Maharashtra, India. It is originally from the Kutch region.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineMaharashtrianCourseSnack
TasteSpicyMethodStir Frying
SpecialityPart of MenuVegetarianVegan
Main IngredientPotato

Ingredients

 
Potatoes - 1 kg, boiled and mashed
 
Onions - 2, finely chopped
 
Pao (Unsweetened bread) - 4
 
Tamarind chutney - as required
 
Spicy green chutney - as required
 
Dabeli masala - 3 to 4 tablespoons
 
Cilantro - 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
 
Salt - to taste
 
Grapes - 8-10
 
Oil - 2 tablespoons
 
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

Directions

MAKING
1) In a wok, heat the oil, then add the cumin seeds and allow them to sizzle.
2) Then add about three quarter of the chopped onions and saute until the onions are lightly browned.
3) Add the dabeli masala and cook over a medium low heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
4) Add the potatoes, mix thoroughly and cook for 5 minutes over a medium heat, stirring occasionally.
5) Taste the mixture and add more dabeli masala, if required and salt to taste.

FINALIZING
6) Split the pao and spread it with the tamarind and green chutney
7) Stuff the potato mixture, adding some cilantro and onions for garnish.
8) In a buttered pan, toast the stuffed pao for a few minutes, until golden brown on both sides.

SERVING
9) Garnish the dabeli with cilantro and grapes and serve hot.

Editors Review

Mumbai is famous for its roadside snacks and Indian dabeli pao simply rules the streets of western India. Watch this video to find out how you can have an Indian street snack party at your home in no time. It is a healthy and heart warming dish and can easily compete with tacos if not hamburgers.

Comments

Jitu says :

Where did u find Dabeli Masala? I looked all over Chicago and Indiana polis but I couldn't find dabeli masala anywhere.
Posted on: 21 August 2010 - 1:35pm

Dharmishtha says :

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Posted on: 21 June 2010 - 10:07am

shantihhh says :

Oh this is wonderful, I have eaten this in Mumbai-I had forgotten about them. The street foods of Mumbai maybe are the best in the world. Shanti/Mary-Anne
Posted on: 17 October 2007 - 10:45pm

shakti says :

I like your beginning bang. Its cool. Your energy is what is needed. Keep making more and posting it on the site, I am also impressed with the cameraman. Nice job!!
Posted on: 3 December 2006 - 8:53pm

food_junkie says :

It Looks great. Can you tell me more about the Pao and the dabeli masala. I have no clue about them.
Posted on: 17 November 2006 - 11:32am

admin says :

hi I love your beginning bang! That is so cool. However please do use more english terms for things like dabeli and pao. Great stuff. I am looking for some interesting videos from you
Posted on: 17 November 2006 - 12:04am

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