Kachchhi Dabeli

          When I was in school my mom use to give me 5 bucks every Saturday. And I use to spend 3 bucks on Dabeli. The stall vendor is very old now. His stall is near my school and he still sells dabeli. He makes the best dabeli in the whole world. Last year I visited my school and dispite his age he still remember me and my entire batch. I just love dabeli made by him. When I visited him, he blessed me with his secret recipe of making dabeli.

           Dabeli literally means pressed, and kutchi means from Kutch region of gujarat. So the basically name itself telling about the region. Tangy, sweet, spicy potato stuffing is stuffed in pav (dinner rolls) with tamarind chutney and mint chutney. Then the pav is roasted on big iron tawa (griddle) with huge spoon of butter. Then it is decorated with masala sing (spiced coated peanut) or roasted peanuts, fresh pomogranet seeds, barik sev and served with lal (red) chutney and meethi (dates and tamarind) chutney. Dabeli is a flavour bomb. This dish is also known as Gujrati double roti or desi burger.

             Out side of gujrat this dish is popular in many states but this is can not be found abroad. The dish prepration takes time because it is made in 2 parts. So if you have any Indian friend from Gujarat then ask him/her to prepare it in next potluck. Or if you want to make it by yourself tyrn follow Nishamadhulika.com for detailed Kutchi dabeli recipe. On the internet I have found her recipe is most authentic.

              Or if you are visiting India then plan to visit Gujarat. The Gujrati cusine is as sweet and beautiful as people of Gujarat. So if you're from India and haven't tried this flavourful Kutchi dabeli then trust me you are missing on one of the best street food. Please do try this I am sure your mouth will explode with flavours and your taste buds will thank you for such a zaykedar treat!

             Happy eating foodies!!!