Kutchi Dabeli

Ingredients

For The Stuffing

• Plantains 3 medium
• Dabeli masala 1 tbsp ( refer notes)
• Hot Sweet and Sour Pepper Dip 2 tbsp
• Freshly grated coconut 2 tbsp
• Roasted peanuts 2 to 3 tbsp
• Pomegranate pearls 2 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Coriander/ Cilantro 2 tbsp chopped finely
• Oil 1 tbsp

For The Dabeli

• Laddi pav/ Indian dinner rolls/ Mini burger buns 6
• Stuffing 1 recipe
• Hot Sweet and Sour Pepper Dip 2 tbsp
• Dates and Tamarind Chutney 2 tbsp
• Nylon sev 3 tbsp
• Finely chopped onions 2 tbsp
• Coriander leaves 2 tbsp chopped finely
• Butter for toasting the bread

Notes
1. I used store bought dabeli masala as i did not see a point in making a jar full which i ll only be using once or twice in a year.
2. A traditional dabeli is made with potatoes. But i just experimented with plantains. Feel free to use regular potatoes.

Directions

1. Pressure cook plantains until soft. Peel and mash. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine dabeli masala with Hot Sweet and Sour Pepper Dip and 1 tbsp water.
3. Whisk thoroughly.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
5. Add the combined masala paste and saute for 30 secs.
6. Immediately, tip in the mashed plantain mixture.
7. Add salt and mix well.
8. Cook till mixture turns almost dry.
9. Transfer to a plate and spread evenly.
10. Let cool.
11. Add grated coconut, roasted peanuts, pomegranate and coriander to this and mix well.
12. To make the Dabeli, take a pav and slice it at right angle but keep it joined at the side.
13. Smear Hot Sweet and Sour Pepper Dip on one side and the dates and tamarind chutney on the other side.
14. Place about 2 tbsp of the stuffing inside.
15. Sprinkle a little of chopped onions, sev and coriander on the stuffing and seal the pav slightly by pressing the two sides together gently.
16. Heat a griddle and melt a small knob of butter on it.
17. Place the stuffed pav on it and toast till the under side is golden.
18. Serve immediately.