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.
Оригинальный рецепт от Forkin
- Общее время
- 1 ч 10 мин
- Порции
- 4
- Сложность
- Средне
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Подготовка
Ингредиенты
batter
- 0,75 стаканrice flour
- 0,5 стаканchickpea flour
- 0,25 стаканsemolina
- 0,5 стаканdairy-free yogurt
- 10 gginger, grated
- 1 шт.green chili, finely chopped
- 0,5 ч. л.turmeric powder
- 0,25 ч. л.asafoetida
- 1 ч. л.sugar
- 1 ч. л.salt
- 0,75 стаканwater
vegetables
- 0,5 стаканbottle gourd, grated
- 0,25 стаканcarrot, grated
- 0,25 стаканspinach, finely chopped
leavening
- 0,5 ч. л.baking soda
- 1 ст. л.lemon juice
tempering
- 2 ст. л.vegetable oil
- 1 ч. л.mustard seed
- 1 ч. л.sesame seed
- 8 шт.curry leaf
Инвентарь
grater · baking pan · small pan · whisk · oven · large mixing bowl
Приготовление
Шаг за шагом
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, chickpea flour, and semolina.
Около 1 мин
- 2
Add the dairy-free yogurt, grated ginger, chopped green chili, turmeric powder, asafoetida, sugar, and salt to the flour mixture.
Около 2 мин
- 3
Gradually add water, mixing well to form a thick, smooth batter without lumps.
Около 3 мин
Совет повара: 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.
Около 2 мин
- 5
Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, at room temperature.
Около 30 мин
Совет повара: This resting period allows the semolina to soften and the flavors to meld.
- 6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
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- 7
Grease a 20cm (8-inch) round baking pan or an equivalent-sized rectangular pan.
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- 8
Just before baking, add the baking soda and lemon juice to the batter.
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Совет повара: The lemon juice activates the baking soda, creating air bubbles for a fluffy texture.
- 9
Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
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- 10
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
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- 11
For the tempering, heat the vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat.
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- 12
Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
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- 13
Stir in the sesame seeds and curry leaves and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
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- 14
Pour the hot tempering mixture evenly over the top of the handvo batter in the baking pan.
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Совет повара: 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.
Около 45 мин
Совет повара: 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.
Около 15 мин
Совет повара: 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.
Правильное хранение
Store leftover handvo in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat slices in a microwave or a pan until warmed through.