Dabeli is a pav (Indian bun) that is stuffed with a sweet, spicy, and tangy potato preparation. Sometimes, sev (strips of fried gram flour) is added to it along with hot and sour sauces. It can be garnished with coriander leaves and pomegranate. The word 'dabeli' means pressed in Gujarati language. It is believed to have been invented by a resident of Mandvi, Kesha Malam in 1960s. Dabeli masala is the main ingredient of this dish. It is a dry paste made from dried red chillies, black pepper powder, dried coconut, salt, clove, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cardamom and black salt.