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Dabeli masala

Dabeli masala is a fragrant Indian spice blend traditionally used in the potato filling and seasoning of dabeli.

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About Dabeli masala

Dabeli masala is a prepared Indian spice blend associated specifically with dabeli, the snack made with a spiced potato filling in a bun. It is mixed into the potato filling and may also season the assembled snack with chutneys, peanuts, pomegranate, or sev.

The blend has a warm, tangy, savory, and aromatic profile. Formulas may include ground chilies, coriander, cumin, clove, cinnamon, and other spices, so heat, sweetness, acidity, and fragrance vary. Used in the filling, it distributes seasoning through the potato rather than serving as a standalone sauce.

Dabeli masala is generally sold as a powdered packaged mix or made by grinding whole spices. Its color can range from reddish brown to deep brown according to the chilies and other spices used. Grinding whole spices creates a coarser or fresher-textured blend, while packaged powder is usually more uniform.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Dabeli masala nutrition & diet

Dabeli masala nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Spices, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
349kcal
Protein
12.1g
Carbs
30.5g
Fat
14.5g

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Portions & preparation

Treat dabeli masala as a recipe-specific spice blend and use the quantity added to the filling or garnish. Identify whether it is dry or paste-like and account for salt, sugar, oil, coconut, sesame, or other included ingredients.

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Diet considerations

Dabeli masala is generally plant-derived when made from spices, but its formulation varies. Compatibility may change with dairy, animal flavorings, cereal-based buns, peanuts, sesame, coconut, added sugar, or oil in the surrounding dish. The blend portion differs from the potato filling and assembled dabeli.

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Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.9.4.0_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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