Kutchi Dabeli Masala Pav Sandwich

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

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Soft pav buns stuffed with tangy and spicy Kutchi Dabeli masala, a flavorful street food from Gujarat. This Indian-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pav buns, potatoes, dabeli masala powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pav buns
3 medium, boiled and mashed potatoes
2 tbsp dabeli masala powder
1/4 cup tamarind chutney
1/4 cup, coarsely crushed roasted peanuts
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
2 tbsp, chopped fresh coriander leaves
3 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup sev
1 tsp salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 medium boiled and mashed potatoes with 2 tbsp dabeli masala powder and 1 tsp salt until well combined and aromatic.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spiced potato mixture and sauté for 4-5 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy around edges. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Slice 8 pav buns horizontally without cutting all the way through. Spread 1/4 cup tamarind chutney evenly inside each bun.
Step 4: Stuff each pav with the warm spiced potato mixture, then sprinkle 1/4 cup coarsely crushed roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, and 1/4 cup sev inside.
Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp butter on a griddle over medium heat. Place stuffed pavs on the griddle and toast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crisp. Serve immediately.