What comes to your mind when we say Gujarati cuisine? The quick answer would be Dhokla, Thepla and Fafda. We agree that these dishes define the flavor of the region, but trust us, this is just the tip of the iceberg. Gujarati cuisine is a treasure trove of food items that might surprise you. Gujarati is a series of wonders which are yet to get due recognition. One such dish is Handvo. This delectable recipe is crispy on the outside and soft and spongy on the inside. Handvo resembles a lot to a cake (savoury cake) and is a perfect snack to pair with tea. It is also known as ‘Ondhvo’ in some areas of Gujarat.
What is Handvo made of?
Traditionally, Gujarati handvo is made from rice and a mixture of urad dal, chana dal and moong dal. These ingredients are ground to a fine powder and mixed with curd for fermentation. Handvo recipes also include a pool of spices that add flavor to your food. What we love the most is that this dish does not follow a strict recipe. You can really be as creative as you want with the ingredients used to make handvo – you can add vegetables, seeds and nuts to name a few. Here, we bring a healthier and lighter version of handvo recipe which can be a perfect addition to your diet regime. This is Rava Handvo, which contains the goodness of Bottle gourd And Beetroot Too.
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Rava Handvo Recipe: How to make Rava Handvo:
The preparation of Rava Handvo does not require any major planning. It is a quick, healthy and delicious dish made with semolina, bottle gourd, beetroot and curd. All you have to do is prepare a batter and bake it on a tawa. The whole process does not take more than half an hour. Seems right, doesn’t it? So, without further ado, let’s go through the recipe.
Ingredients to make Rava Handvo:
To make Rava Handvo, we need semolina, grated bottle gourd, grated beetroot, curd, salt, fruit salt, oil, mustard seeds and green chillies. We like to keep it simple, but you can always add other veggies, nuts and seeds of your choice to make the dish more flavourful and colourful.
Method for making Rava Handvo:
Mix grated bottle gourd and beetroot with semolina and curd and keep it for at least 15 minutes. If necessary, add little water to adjust the consistency. At this point add salt and fruit salt and give a final mix.
Heat a pan and add mustard seeds and green chillies to it. Pour batter into it and close the lid. Keep it on low flame and cook till it turns crispy brown from one side. Once done, flip and cook on the other side. Do not turn it when it is halfway, otherwise the handvo will break. Check with a knife if the handvo is ready – if the knife comes out clean, then the knife is ready to eat. Serve it hot with green chutney. Click here for detailed recipe.
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