It is a spicy yet sweet snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a special dabeli masala, putting the mixture in a ladi pav (similar to a burger bun), and serving it with chutneys made from tamarind, date, garlic, red chilies and other ingredients.

[1] The dish is said to have been created by Keshavji Gabha Chudasama (also known as Kesha Malam), a resident of Mandvi-Kutch, in the 1960s.

When he started business he sold dabeli at the price of one anna or six paisa.

[2] Today, dabeli masala made in the Kutch region are said to be most authentic.

[3] Bhuj and Nakhatrana towns of Kutch are also known for authentic dabeli apart from Mandvi.