This blog post introduces delicious and nutritious dabeli recipes which are a great snack choice for toddlers. Perfectly spiced and packed with flavour, these recipes are both healthy and fun. Learn how to put together this popular Indian snack, and bring some brightness to your toddler’s taste buds with a variety of fresh veggies, sauces and spices. With easy steps and simple ingredients, this tasty snack is sure to be a hit with all toddlers Down Under!

General Information

Servings: 6 Keywords: dabeli, gujarati, sweet, spicy Calories: 200 Protein: 6g Carbs: 20g Fat: 10g Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 4 tablespoons of oil
• 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder
• 2 tablespoons of roasted and coarsely ground peanuts
• 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons of sugar
• 1/2 cup of chopped coriander leaves
• Salt to taste
• 1/3 cup of pomegranate
• 1/3 cup of chopped fresh coconut (optional)
• 12 small, soft dinner rolls

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard and cumin seeds. Fry until they start spluttering.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
3. Add the boiled potatoes and mix them well.
4. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, roasted and coarsely ground peanuts, sesame seeds and sugar. Mix everything together and fry for a few minutes.
5. Add the coriander leaves, salt to taste and pomegranate. Mix everything together and cook for another few minutes.
6. Finally, add the chopped fresh coconut (optional) and mix everything together.
7. Take the pan off the heat and set aside to cool.
8. To assemble the Dabeli: Slice the soft dinner rolls in half.
9. Scoop the potato mixture onto one half of the roll.
10. Sprinkle some pomegranate and fresh coconut over the top of the potato mixture.
11. Put the two halves of the roll together and press lightly.
12. Serve your delicious dabeli to your family with a side of coriander chutney and sev (optional).

Recommended Sides

• Coriander Chutney
• Sev (optional)

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