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    Home » Breakfast & Brunch » Handvo made with idli batter

    Handvo made with idli batter

    Published: May 31, 2020 · by Shilpa · Leave a Comment

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    Handvo made with idli batter

    Handvo with idli batter step-by-step recipe with photos.

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    • What is handvo
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    What is handvo

    Handvo is a savoury vegetable cake originating from Gujarat. It is part of Gujarati cuisine and is a popular snack across India. It is a mix of fermented lentils and rice which is loaded with vegetables and cooked. It is a simple and easy dish that is healthy and nutritious that is great for breakfast and lunchbox.

    Typically, to make handvo, the lentils are soaked, ground and fermented; but here I am using idli batter and adding a few other lentils to it. It’s a great way to make a variation of regular idli or use up any extra idli batter. Traditionally, bottle gourd and fenugreek leaves are added in handvo, but you may add vegetables of your choice. In this recipe, I have used spinach and carrots.

    Ingredients to make handvo with idli batter

    Idli batter: Idli batter is a fermented batter made with rice and urad dal (black gram).

    Toor dal and urad dal: Soaked toor dal (pigeon pea) and chana dal (Bengal gram) are ground into a smooth paste and added to the handvo batter.

    Vegetables: I use spinach and carrot in the batter. However, you may add vegetables of your choice like bottle gourd, cabbage, etc.

    Spices: I use mustard seeds, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, and hing.

    Other ingredients: I also use ginger, garlic, and green chilli to the batter making it very flavourful and delicious.

    Bonus

    This dish is:
    - gluten-free
    - vegan friendly
    - loaded with vegetables
    - very healthy as the batter is fermented
    - perfect for lunchboxes as they stay soft and fresh for a long time

    This easy, healthy and delicious breakfast/snack is a perfect way to give a twist to your regular idlis. The bonus is that you can load it with hidden vegetables!

    This crispy from outside, soft and melt-in-mouth from inside savoury cake is a must-try.

    Handvo made with idli batter

    Handvo made with idli batter step-by-step recipe with photos

    1. Grind soaked lentils and green chillies into a thick paste

    2. Saute spinach along with ginger and garlic

    3. Combine the ingredients in a large bowl

    4. Mix well. Handvo batter is ready

    Handvo made with idli batter
    Handvo made with idli batter
    Handvo made with idli batter
    Handvo made with idli batter

    5. Prepare the tempering in a non-stick pan

    6. Pour handvo batter and let it cook

    7. Carefully flip it to cook on the other side

    Handvo made with idli batter
    Handvo made with idli batter
    Handvo made with idli batter
    Handvo made with idli batter

    8. Serve warm handvo on its own or with chutney

    Handvo made with idli batter

    Recipe card

    Handvo made with idli batter

    Handvo with idli batter

    Handvo made with idli batterShilpa
    Handvo is a savoury vegetable cake that is a popular Gujrati food. It is a mix of fermented lentils and rice which is loaded with vegetables and cooked.
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    Course Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine Gujarati, Indian
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins

    Ingredients
      

    For the batter

    • 2 cups idli batter see notes
    • ½ cup pigeon pea (toor dal)
    • ½ cup Bengal gram (chana dal)
    • 3-4 green chillies as per taste
    • 1 inch ginger grated
    • 2-3 cloves garlic grated
    • ½ cup spinach cleaned and chopped
    • 2 small carrots grated
    • ½ tsp turmeric powder
    • 2 tsp sesame seeds
    • 1 tsp oil
    • Salt to taste

    For the tempering

    • 5 tbsp oil
    • 1 tsp mustard seeds
    • 2 tsp sesame seeds
    • 1 tsp asafoetida hing

    Instructions
     

    • Soak toor dal and chana dal for 5-6 hours or overnight
    • Wash them thoroughly and grind into a thick paste along with green chillies
    • Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add ginger and garlic, and saute well
    • Add chopped spinach and saute until it shrinks and is cooked. Let it cool down completely
    • Combine together all ingredients of handvo batter along with cooked spinach
    • Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add mustard
    • Once it crackles, add hing and sesame seeds
    • Carefully pour the handvo batter
    • Cover and let it cook for 15-18 minutes on low to medium flame
    • Once it is cooked and the sides are browned, carefully flip the handvo
    • Cover and cook for a further 8-10 minutes. Insert a toothpick to check if it is completely cooked
    • Transfer to a plate, slice and serve

    Notes

    Click here to see the recipe for idli batter.
    Nutrition Facts
    Handvo with idli batter
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 83 Calories from Fat 54
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 6g9%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 38mg2%
    Potassium 96mg3%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 2g4%
    Vitamin A 1226IU25%
    Vitamin C 2mg2%
    Calcium 24mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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