Oil Free Handvo (Gujarati dish)

Batter ingredients:-

  • 1 cup brown rice (coarsely powdered)
  • 1/2 cup channa dhal, 1/4 cup moong dhal, 1/4 cup toor dhal (coarsely powdered)
  • 3 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp coarinder powder
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tbsp White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Grated Ginger
  • ground Green Chilis – according to your preference
  • 1/4 cup Ground Peanuts (coarsely powdered) – optional
  • Salt to you preference
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda or Eno fruit salt
  • ½ cup soy Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (or opo squash)
  • 1/2 cup shredded beetroot
  • Water as needed to make the batter pancake like consistency

Tempering:-

1 tbsp Mustard Seeds

1 tbsp Sesame seeds

¼ tsp AsafetidaCurry leaves

2 tbsp water(dry roast all the ingredients and then add water at the end)

Coarsely powder the various dhals and brown rice
Blend green chillies (according to your preference), garlic and ginger
Add the spices, Soy yogurt, ginger/garlic/green chilli paste and add warm water to make a thick batter
Add sesame seeds and Peanut powder. Mix well without any lumps.
Set aside for 5-6hrs to let it ferment.
Grate Zucchini and Beets
After the batter has fermented add grated Zucchini, beets, salt, lemon juice, and Baking soda or Eno salt
Transfer the batter into silicon muffin pan
Before baking Make the tempering and add as topping on the batter
Bake At 350F for almost 45-60 mins. Check after 35 mins (by inserting a toothpick).
If not done then let bake for another 10-20 mins
Enjoy with Ketchup of your choice.

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