Gujarati Handvo Recipe
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4.8
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Fermenting Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 Pieces
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Calories
62 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Indian
Gujarati Handvo Recipe
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Handvo is a classic Gujarati one-pot dish made from rice, lentils, and loaded with mixed vegetables and aromatic Indian spices is so delicious and healthy. Serve it with green chutney or pickle along with a cup of tea.
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Ingredients
Batter
- 2 1/2 cup Handvo flour
- 3/4 cup PLAIN yogurt whole milk
- 1 1/2 cup warm water adjust as needed to make batter
Vegetables & Spices
- 2 cup Bottle Gourd (Lauki) peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup corn I used frozen, optional
- 1/4 cup Semi crushed corn optional, add corn to belnder and pulse few times
- 1 cup mixed vegetables grated carrots, green peas, I used frozen, optional
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 tablespoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon green chili paste or minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste or grated
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Tempering
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (Rai)
- 4-6 Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta)
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
Garnish
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts semi crushed, optional
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
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Instructions
Prepare batter for fermentation:
- Take a big bowl add handvo flour, plain yogurt, and warm water in it, mix it well, and put in a warm dark place for 4-6 hours or overnight. I generally put it in the oven.Note: Slowly add water to the batter. It should have a medium-thick consistency.
Add the veggies & seasonings:
- After 4-5 hours take the batter out. Preheat the oven to 350-degree Fahrenheit.
- When the batter is almost fermented, keep all the veggies ready. Peel and grate the bottle gourd right before adding to the batter, as otherwise it will start to loose moisture and will also turn black in color.
- Add all the vegetables and spices except baking soda and mix well.
- Now heat the oil for tempering on a gas stove add mustard seeds once it starts spluttering add hing, curry leaves turn off the gas, and add it to the batter. Now add baking soda, and mix it well. As soon as you add baking soda or Eno fruit salt to the batter, don't wait long to put it to bake it immediately.
- Take a 9x13 baking tray spray oil and pour the batter into the tray. Now garnish it with sesame seeds and semi-crushed peanuts (optional).
Bake the Handvo
- Bake it for 30-40 mins. The handvo is ready when a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Then broil on high for 5 mins for the crispy browned top.
- Take it out of the oven. Let it rest for 10-15 mins cut it into pieces. Enjoy it as a snack, lunch, or dinner. Serve it with green chutney or pickle along with a cup of tea.
Notes
- Instant Pot Method: Refer to the post for detailed instant pot ingredient quantities and instructions.
- Veggies: Don't skip adding bottle gourd/dudhi as it makes handvo soft. If bottle gourd/dudhi is not available as a substitute for bottle gourd/dudhi, you can use zucchini which has the same amount of water content. Otherwise you can add any veggies of your choice such as corn, grated carrots, thinly sliced cabbage or chopped spinach or methi leaves.
- Bottle gourd: Do not grate and keep bottle gourd for a longer time, otherwise it will start to loose moisture and will also turn black in color.
- Baking Soda: Instead of baking soda, you can substitute Eno Fruit Salt too. As soon as you add baking soda or Eno fruit salt to the batter, don't wait long and bake immediately.
- Sugar: I did not add any sugar in this recipe. If you like, you can add 1-2 teaspoon of sugar or jaggery.
- Storing Batter: You can store the batter in the refrigerator for 2 days without adding baking soda or Eno fruit salt.
- Storing leftovers: You can store any leftover handvo in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
62kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
117mg
(5%)
Potassium
118mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1698IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 62 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 62kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1698IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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33 reviews
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