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Handvo

A hearty baked Gujarati dish made from fermented batter.

Handvo traditional recipe from gujarat, india

Handvo

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ByKavitha

Quick Info

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

  • Bottle gourd → Zucchini

Ingredients

  • Mixed lentils
  • Rice
  • Bottle gourd
  • Spices
  • Oil

Instructions

  1. Ferment batter.
  2. Mix vegetables.
  3. Bake or pan-cook.

Tips & Variations

Proper fermentation improves taste

Handvo - additional

You will love it

Handvo is a nutritious gujarati preparation made with fermented lentils, rice, vegetables, and spices. Cooked until crisp on the outside and soft inside, it is both filling and healthy.

Serving: Serve with chutney.

Storage: Refrigerate 2 days

Tools Required

Oven, mixing bowl

FAQ

Is handvo healthy?

Yes.

Vegan?

Yes.

Baked?

Yes.

Spicy?

Mild.

Gluten-free?

Yes.

šŸ“ From Our Kitchen

Often made to use leftover batter.

— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen

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