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.
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- Temps total
- 1 h 10 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten, mostassa i sèsam. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
batter
- 0,75 tassarice flour
- 0,5 tassachickpea flour
- 0,25 tassasemolina
- 0,5 tassadairy-free yogurt
- 10 gginger, grated
- 1 ugreen chili, finely chopped
- 0,5 ctturmeric powder
- 0,25 ctasafoetida
- 1 ctsugar
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,75 tassawater
vegetables
- 0,5 tassabottle gourd, grated
- 0,25 tassacarrot, grated
- 0,25 tassaspinach, finely chopped
leavening
- 0,5 ctbaking soda
- 1 cslemon juice
tempering
- 2 csvegetable oil
- 1 ctmustard seed
- 1 ctsesame seed
- 8 ucurry leaf
Estris
grater · baking pan · small pan · whisk · oven · large mixing bowl
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chickpea flour, and semolina.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Add the dairy-free yogurt, grated ginger, chopped green chili, turmeric powder, asafoetida, sugar, and salt to the flour mixture.
Uns 2 min
- 3
Gradually add water, mixing well to form a thick, smooth batter without lumps.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 2 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, at room temperature.
Uns 30 min
Nota de cuina: This resting period allows the semolina to soften and the flavors to meld.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Uns 10 min
- 7
Grease a 20cm (8-inch) round baking pan or an equivalent-sized rectangular pan.
Uns 1 min
- 8
Just before baking, add the baking soda and lemon juice to the batter.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: The lemon juice activates the baking soda, creating air bubbles for a fluffy texture.
- 9
Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Uns 1 min
- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Uns 1 min
- 11
For the tempering, heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat.
Uns 2 min
- 12
Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Uns 1 min
- 13
Stir in the sesame seeds and curry leaves and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
- 14
Pour the hot tempering mixture evenly over the top of the handvo batter in the baking pan.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 45 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 15 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Conservació
Store leftover handvo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat slices in a microwave or a pan until warmed through.