 Handvo | |
| Alternative names | Haandvo |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Gujarat |
| Associatedcuisine | Indian |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour,sesame,bottle gourd,lentils |
| Variations | Mixed daal Handvo |
Handvo (Gujarati:હાંડવો) is a savory vegetable cake originating fromGujarat, India.[1][2] It is a part of theGujarati cuisine. It is often made with abottle gourd filling, though many other vegetables can be added.[3] Sometimes crushedpeanuts are also added.
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]
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 ongram flour and contains vegetables likepeas andcabbage, and also includesgaram masala. It is often eaten along with pickle or tea.[6]
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