Summary
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.
 Handvo | |
| Alternative names | Haandvo |
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| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Gujarat |
| Associated cuisine | Indian |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, sesame, bottle gourd, lentils |
| Variations | Mixed daal Handvo |
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Preparation edit
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 edit
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]
References edit
- ^ "How to make…Handvo". The Hindu. 31 October 2013.
- ^ a b Dalal, Tarla. Non-Fried Snacks. Sanjay & Co. p. 48. ISBN 9788189491826.
- ^ "Gujarat on a platter". The Hindu. 16 May 2002. Archived from the original on 1 July 2003.
- ^ Dodhia Gurbani, Amisha (2021). Mumbai Modern: Vegetarian Recipes Inspired by Indian Roots and California Cuisine. Countryman Press. ISBN 9781682686294.
- ^ Prakash Tamang, Jyoti (2020). Ethnic Fermented Foods and Beverages of India: Science History and Culture. Springer Singapore. p. 180. ISBN 9789811514869.
- ^ Reejhsinghani, A. (1994). Vegetarian Wonders from Gujarat. Jaico Publishing House. ISBN 9788172242749. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
