Handvo

Introduction

A savory baked lentil cake packed with bottle gourd and spices. It’s a popular breakfast or snack in Gujarat.

Ingredients

• Mixed lentils (chana, toor, urad)

• Rice

• Grated bottle gourd

• Yogurt (for fermentation)

• Mustard seeds, sesame seeds

Instructions

Soak rice and lentils overnight. Grind and ferment with yogurt. Add veggies and tempering, bake or pan-cook.

Pro Tips

Add Eno or baking soda just before cooking for a fluffy texture.

Serving Suggestions

Pairs well with coriander chutney or ketchup.

Fun Fact

Handvo is a hidden gem often baked in traditional coal stoves for extra flavor.