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Handvo - Gujarati Savory Breakfast

Discover authentic Gujarati Handvo – a savory lentil cake made with rice, dals, yogurt & lauki. Crispy outside, soft inside, protein-rich & perfect .
Pratima Singh
Handavo
Handvo is a traditional Gujarati savory breakfast made from rice, lentils, and greens. It’s lightly spiced, fermented, and baked , offering a wholesome snack or light meal.

Ingredients:

Handavo table

Instructions:

  1. Soak and grind
    • Soak rice and lentils for six–eight hours. Drain and grind coarsely with yogurt to make a thick batter.
  2. Ferment
    • Ferment the batter overnight or for 6–8 hours .
  3. Mix vegetables and spices
    • Now, time to mix vegetables and spices. Add bottle gourd, ginger paste, chili paste, turmeric, chili , coriander , and salt.
  4. Prepare tempering
    • Now, prepare tadka. Heat oil, add mustard and sesame . Pour over the batter and mix.
  5. Add baking soda
    • Now, add baking soda. Stir in baking soda before baking .
  6. Bake
    • Pour batter into a greased baking tin. Bake at 180°C for 35–40 mins till golden brown and organization.
  7. Cool and serve
    • Cool , cut into squares, and serve heat with green chutney.

Benefits:

  • Protein rich: Lentils have plant based protein.
  • Fiber: Bottle gourd and dals add nutritional fiber.
  • Low fat: Baked in place of fried, making it a healthier snack.

Conclusion:

Handvo is extra than only a dish - it’s a nutritious, flavorful chunk of Gujarati tradition. Serve it with chutney or yogurt for an entire, balanced deal with.

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