Vegetable Handvo
Handvo is a savory, spiced vegetable cake from Gujarat, India, traditionally made with a fermented batter of rice and lentils. This recipe uses readily available flours and vegetables for a quicker, yet authentic-tasting, vegan snack or light meal.
وصفة أصلية من Forkin
- الوقت الإجمالي
- 1 س 10 د
- عدد الحصص
- 4
- الصعوبة
- متوسطة
معلومات مسببات الحساسية: قد تحتوي على غلوتين وخردل وسمسم. تحقّق دائمًا من عبوات المكوّنات إذا كنت تعاني حساسية.
تحضير المكوّنات
المكوّنات
batter
- 0.75 كوبrice flour
- 0.5 كوبchickpea flour
- 0.25 كوبsemolina
- 0.5 كوبdairy-free yogurt
- 10 gginger, grated
- 1 قطعةgreen chili, finely chopped
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةturmeric powder
- 0.25 ملعقة صغيرةasafoetida
- 1 ملعقة صغيرةsugar
- 1 ملعقة صغيرةsalt
- 0.75 كوبwater
vegetables
- 0.5 كوبbottle gourd, grated
- 0.25 كوبcarrot, grated
- 0.25 كوبspinach, finely chopped
leavening
- 0.5 ملعقة صغيرةbaking soda
- 1 ملعقة كبيرةlemon juice
tempering
- 2 ملعقة كبيرةvegetable oil
- 1 ملعقة صغيرةmustard seed
- 1 ملعقة صغيرةsesame seed
- 8 قطعةcurry leaf
الأدوات
grater · baking pan · small pan · whisk · oven · large mixing bowl
طريقة التحضير
خطوة بخطوة
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chickpea flour, and semolina.
حوالي 1 د
- 2
Add the dairy-free yogurt, grated ginger, chopped green chili, turmeric powder, asafoetida, sugar, and salt to the flour mixture.
حوالي 2 د
- 3
Gradually add water, mixing well to form a thick, smooth batter without lumps.
حوالي 3 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 4
Stir in the grated bottle gourd, grated carrot, and chopped spinach into the batter.
حوالي 2 د
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, at room temperature.
حوالي 30 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: This resting period allows the semolina to soften and the flavors to meld.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
حوالي 10 د
- 7
Grease a 20cm (8-inch) round baking pan or an equivalent-sized rectangular pan.
حوالي 1 د
- 8
Just before baking, add the baking soda and lemon juice to the batter.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: The lemon juice activates the baking soda, creating air bubbles for a fluffy texture.
- 9
Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
حوالي 1 د
- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
حوالي 1 د
- 11
For the tempering, heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat.
حوالي 2 د
- 12
Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
حوالي 1 د
- 13
Stir in the sesame seeds and curry leaves and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
حوالي 1 د
- 14
Pour the hot tempering mixture evenly over the top of the handvo batter in the baking pan.
حوالي 1 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: This creates a delicious, crispy crust.
- 15
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
حوالي 45 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Baking time may vary depending on your oven and pan size.
- 16
Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
حوالي 15 د
ملاحظة الطاهي: Cooling helps the handvo set and makes it easier to cut.
- 17
Slice into squares or wedges and serve warm with green chutney or ketchup.
حافظ على جودتها
Store leftover handvo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat slices in a microwave or a pan until warmed through.