A savoury lentil-rice cake packed with bottle gourd and a crackly sesame crust.
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Handvo is the kind of snack people reach for because of a savoury lentil-rice cake packed with bottle gourd and a crackly sesame crust. Prepare the components first, then cook or assemble close to serving time for the best texture.
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Soak rice and dals for 4 hours, grind coarsely and ferment with yogurt for 4 to 6 hours.
Mix in bottle gourd, ginger-chilli paste, turmeric, salt and a pinch of sugar.
Temper mustard and sesame in an oven-safe pan, then pour in the batter.
Cook on low heat or bake until the centre is set and the crust is deep golden.
Notes & Tips
A coarse batter gives handvo its characteristic hearty crumb. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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