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Friday, July 23, 2010

DABELI

A spicy version of sandwich – round pavs filled with a delicious filling
Preparation Time : 45 minutes
Cooking Time : 15 minutes
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
Pav
4
Dabeli masala powder
1 1/2 tablespoons
Oil
3 tablespoons
Potatoes, boiled and mashed
2 large
Salt
to taste
Lemon juice
1 teaspoon
Sweet tamarind chutney
1 cup
Sugar
1 tablespoon
Masala moongphali (peanuts)
1/2 cup
Coconut, scraped
1/4 cup
Pomegranate pearls
1/2 cup
Black grapes, chopped
10-12
Nylon sev
1 cup
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons
Red chilli-garlic chutney
1/4 cup
Onions, finely chopped
2 medium
Butter
2 tablespoons
METHOD
Heat oil in a pan. Add potato, salt and a little water. Mix well and add dabeli masala, lemon juice, half cup of sweet tamarind chutney, sugar. Mix and cook till the moisture is absorbed. Transfer the mixture into a plate and spread it. Sprinkle masala peanuts, scraped coconut, fresh pomegranate pearls, black grapes, half the sev and coriander leaves over the top. Slit the pavs horizontally without cutting through. Spread red chilli-garlic chutney, a layer of the stuffing, sweet tamarind chutney, onion and sev in between the two halves. Place the stuffed pav on a hot tawa. Press slightly and toast on both sides, with a little butter, till done. Serve hot.

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