Handvo Gujarati Vegetable Cake

A light and healthy Gujarati Handvo made with lentils, rice, curd and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Ready In 50 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Gujarati, Indian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Handvo flour (rice + lentil mix)
  • 1/2 cup Curd slightly sour
  • 1/2 cup Grated bottle gourd (lauki)
  • 1/4 cup Grated carrot
  • 2 tbsp Fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger paste
  • 1 tsp Green chilli paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Salt as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp Eno fruit salt added just before cooking
  • 2 tsp Oil for tempering
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Non-stick pan or handvo tin
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix handvo flour, curd and enough water to make a thick batter.
  2. Add grated lauki, carrot, ginger, green chilli paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt and coriander. Mix well.
  3. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. Just before cooking, add Eno and mix gently.
  4. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and sesame seeds and let them crackle.
  5. Pour the batter into the pan, spread evenly and cover. Cook on low flame for 15 to 18 minutes.
  6. Flip gently and cook the other side for 10 to 12 minutes until golden and firm.
  7. Cut into pieces and serve warm with green chutney.

Notes

Add spinach, cabbage or zucchini for extra fibre. For a crispier crust, cook on a cast iron pan.

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