A bite-sized twist on the classic Gujarati street snack, Dabeli Bites pack all the bold flavours of dabeli into an instant snack made from spiced potato filling, tangy-spicy chutneys, crunchy peanuts, and juicy pomegranate. For those who love the rich and diverse flavours found in the best chaat in Lucknow, these bites offer a similarly vibrant and satisfying snack that’s ideal for parties and can be prepped ahead and baked just before serving. So, if you are wondering how to make dabeli bites at home, this recipe can come in handy!
Ingredients
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500 gPotatoes (boiled, peeled and mashed) For the Potato Filling
2 tbspOil
1 tspCumin seeds
2 tbspDabeli masala
1 tspKashmiri red chilli powder
1 tspSalt (or to taste)
1 tbspLemon juice
100 gPeanuts (roasted and skinned) For the Masala Peanuts
1 tspOil
1/2 tspKashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 tspChaat masala
1/4 tspSalt
100 gTamarind chutney (For the Chutneys)
100 gGreen chutney
1 bunchCoriander leaves (cleaned) For the Green Chutney
2Green chillies
2Garlic cloves
1 tbspLemon juice
1/2 tspSalt
2 tbspWater (as needed)
24Salted crackers or biscuits, (For Assembly and Garnish)
1Onion (finely chopped)
50 gPomegranate seeds
50 gThin sev
2 tbspFresh coriander (chopped)
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Directions
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Step 1: Boil and Mash the Potatoes
Boil the potatoes in a saucepan until fully cooked and mashable. Peel, then mash until smooth. Set aside.
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Step 2: Prepare the Potato Filling
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Mix in dabeli masala, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and salt. Sauté for a minute, then add the mashed potatoes. Stir well to combine. Sprinkle lemon juice and mix. Set aside to cool.
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Step 3: Make the Masala Peanuts
In a small pan, heat oil. Add peanuts and roast until light brown. Sprinkle the spice powders and salt. Toss well to coat evenly. Set aside.
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Step 4: Prepare the Green Chutney
Grind together coriander leaves, green chillies, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and a little water to get a smooth chutney. Add more water only if needed.
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Step 5: Assemble the Dabeli Bites
Spoon the potato filling between the biscuits. Top with chopped onions, masala peanuts, and pomegranate. Drizzle the chutneys. Sprinkle sev and garnish with coriander. Serve immediately. You can substitute biscuits with crispy puris, mini tart shells, or toasted bread rounds—just bake or toast them until golden and crisp, then let them cool before filling.
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