Handvo

Handvo
Handvo
Alternative namesHaandvo
CourseMain course
Place of originGujarat
Associated cuisineIndian
Serving temperatureRoom temperature
Main ingredientsWheat flour, sesame, bottle gourd, lentils
VariationsMixed daal Handvo
  •   Media: Handvo
Handvo being prepared in special cooker

Handvo (Gujarati: હાંડવો) is a savory vegetable cake originating from Gujarat, India.[1][2] It is a part of the Gujarati cuisine. It is often made with a bottle gourd filling, though many other vegetables can be added.[3] Sometimes crushed peanuts are also added.

Preparation

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Handvo batter is made by mixing rice and various lentils, which are rinsed, dried, and then ground. The pulses are mixed with yogurt to prepare a fermented batter.[4] The batter is mixed with yogurt and spices and is then steamed.[5]

Variations

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Handvo can be made with moong dal (split yellow gram) or chola dal (split cow peas) instead of rice.[2] Vegetable handvo is a variety based on gram flour and contains vegetables like peas and cabbage, and also includes garam masala. It is often eaten along with pickle or tea.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "How to make…Handvo". The Hindu. 31 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b Dalal, Tarla. Non-Fried Snacks. Sanjay & Co. p. 48. ISBN 9788189491826.
  3. ^ "Gujarat on a platter". The Hindu. 16 May 2002. Archived from the original on 1 July 2003.
  4. ^ Dodhia Gurbani, Amisha (2021). Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine. Countryman Press. ISBN 9781682686294.
  5. ^ Prakash Tamang, Jyoti (2020). Ethnic Fermented Foods and Beverages of India: Science History and Culture. Springer Singapore. p. 180. ISBN 9789811514869.
  6. ^ Reejhsinghani, A. (1994). Vegetarian Wonders from Gujarat. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 9788172242749. Retrieved 9 October 2014.