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Medium 55 min~248 kcal 3/10
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Indian Handvo
A Gujarati baked savory cake made with rice, lentils, yogurt, grated squash, sesame, and mustard seeds.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 6 min📖 1 min readServes 8~310 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
28 min prep 38 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 6 min- Prep28 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
8 servings
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For the dough
- 1.2 cup(~240 ml) Ground rice
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Ground lentils
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Grated zucchini
- 0.7 tsp(~3.5 ml) Baking soda
For flavoring
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Ginger
- 1 Green chili
For the topping
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Sesame seeds
For the tadka
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Mustard seeds
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the ground rice, ground lentils, yogurt, and salt into a thick batter.
- 2
Rest the batter at room temperature for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 3
Add the grated zucchini, ginger, chopped green chili, and baking soda to the batter.
- 4
Heat the oil in a pan and crackle the mustard seeds for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Mix half of the tadka into the batter and pour the rest into an oiled mold.
- 6
Spread the batter in the mold and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 7
Bake the handvo at 180°C for 38 minutes, until the edges brown.
38 min38:00 - 8
Rest for 10 minutes and cut into squares.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Do not leave the batter too runny, zucchini releases water, so a thick cake-batter consistency works better.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Slice the handvo into squares and serve with cilantro yogurt or optional green chutney.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~310
kcal calories
10
g protein
48
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 12%Carbs 60%Fat 28%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Sesame
- Mustard
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Indian Handvo make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Indian Handvo take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 38 minutes; 66 minutes in total.Is Indian Handvo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Indian Handvo have?
Approximately 310 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 48g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Indian Handvo contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Sesame, Mustard. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Indian Handvo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Indian Handvo need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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