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.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 1 godz. 10 min
- Porcje
- 4
- Trudność
- Średni
Informacja o alergenach: może zawierać gluten, gorczyca i sezam. W razie alergii zawsze sprawdzaj opakowania składników.
Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
batter
- 0,75 szklankarice flour
- 0,5 szklankachickpea flour
- 0,25 szklankasemolina
- 0,5 szklankadairy-free yogurt
- 10 gginger, grated
- 1 szt.green chili, finely chopped
- 0,5 łyżeczkaturmeric powder
- 0,25 łyżeczkaasafoetida
- 1 łyżeczkasugar
- 1 łyżeczkasalt
- 0,75 szklankawater
vegetables
- 0,5 szklankabottle gourd, grated
- 0,25 szklankacarrot, grated
- 0,25 szklankaspinach, finely chopped
leavening
- 0,5 łyżeczkabaking soda
- 1 łyżkalemon juice
tempering
- 2 łyżkavegetable oil
- 1 łyżeczkamustard seed
- 1 łyżeczkasesame seed
- 8 szt.curry leaf
Sprzęt
grater · baking pan · small pan · whisk · oven · large mixing bowl
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chickpea flour, and semolina.
Około 1 min
- 2
Add the dairy-free yogurt, grated ginger, chopped green chili, turmeric powder, asafoetida, sugar, and salt to the flour mixture.
Około 2 min
- 3
Gradually add water, mixing well to form a thick, smooth batter without lumps.
Około 3 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 2 min
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, at room temperature.
Około 30 min
Wskazówka kucharza: This resting period allows the semolina to soften and the flavors to meld.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Około 10 min
- 7
Grease a 20cm (8-inch) round baking pan or an equivalent-sized rectangular pan.
Około 1 min
- 8
Just before baking, add the baking soda and lemon juice to the batter.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: The lemon juice activates the baking soda, creating air bubbles for a fluffy texture.
- 9
Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Około 1 min
- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Około 1 min
- 11
For the tempering, heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat.
Około 2 min
- 12
Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Około 1 min
- 13
Stir in the sesame seeds and curry leaves and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Około 1 min
- 14
Pour the hot tempering mixture evenly over the top of the handvo batter in the baking pan.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 45 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 15 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Przechowuj prawidłowo
Store leftover handvo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat slices in a microwave or a pan until warmed through.