By Vidushi Singh
Gujarati Handvo is a popular savory cake made with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
1 cup rice 1/2 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal) 1/2 cup split yellow moong dal 1/2 cup grated bottle gourd (dudhi/lauki) 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (methi) 1/4 cup yogurt 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp green chili paste 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp baking soda Salt to taste Oil for greasing and frying For tempering 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) 8-10 curry leaves
Soak rice, toor dal, and moong dal in water for 4-5 hours. Afterwards dena tear and grind it until smooth.
Add yogurt and mix well. Cover and let it ferment overnight or for 8 hours. Now Add grated bottle gourd, carrot, chopped fenugreek leaves.
Add ginger paste, green chili paste, sugar, baking soda, and salt to the fermented batter. Mix well.
In a pan Heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves.
Once the seeds start spluttering, add the tempering to the batter and mix well.
Take a non stick pan and Grease with oil and pour the batter into it. Spread the batter evenly and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top.
Now Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
Cool on both sides and Serve hot with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or yogurt.