Dabeli has that unmistakable street-food charm. The mix of spicy potato filling, sweet and tangy chutneys, crunchy peanuts, and soft pav creates a flavour that feels bold yet comforting. It’s the kind of snack that reminds you of evening food carts, hot tawas, and hands moving fast as pavs are pressed and served fresh.
Using Netra’s Instant Pav Bhaji as the base makes the filling quick and full-bodied. Once mixed with potatoes and spices, it turns into a rich, spicy mixture that feels close to classic Kutchi dabeli. Add peanuts, pomegranate, and sev, and every bite has layers of texture and taste.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 1 pack Netra’s Instant Pav Bhaji
- 300 ml hot water
- 2 medium boiled potatoes, mashed
- Tamarind chutney
- Red chilli powder
- Roasted cumin powder
- Dabeli masala (optional)
- Roasted peanuts
- Pomegranate seeds
For assembling
- Pav buns
- Butter
- Green chutney
- Tamarind chutney
- Sev
- Chopped onion
- Fresh coriander
How to Make Dabeli
- Prepare the pav bhaji as per the pack instructions.
- Add the mashed potatoes, tamarind chutney, spices, and mix well to form a thick filling.
- Stir in roasted peanuts and pomegranate seeds.
- Slice the pav and toast lightly with butter on a hot tawa.
- Spread green chutney on one side and tamarind chutney on the other.
- Fill generously with the dabeli mixture.
- Top with chopped onion, sev, and coriander.
- Close the pav, press lightly, and serve hot.
Tips / Variations
- Adjust chilli based on how spicy you like your dabeli.
- Peanuts add crunch, so don’t skip them.
- Lightly pressing the pav helps flavours blend better.
- Extra sev on top adds a true street-style finish.
If you want a quick street-food fix, Netra’s Instant Pav Bhaji makes a flavourful dabeli filling without long preparation.
