Handvo
Vegetable cake snack from Gujarat, India
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Handvo or haandvo (Gujarati: હાંડવો) is a savory vegetable cake originating from Gujarat, India.[1][2] It is a part of the Gujarati cuisine. It is often made with a bottle gourd filling, though many other vegetables can be added.[3] Sometimes crushed peanuts are also added.
Handvo | |
| Alternative names | Haandvo |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Gujarat |
| Associated cuisine | Indian |
| Serving temperature | Room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Wheat flour, sesame, bottle gourd, lentils |
| Variations | Mixed daal Handvo |
Preparation
Variations
Handvo can be made with moong dal (split yellow gram) or chola dal (split cow peas) instead of rice.[2] Vegetable handvo is a variety based on gram flour and contains vegetables like peas and cabbage, and also includes garam masala. It is often eaten along with pickle or tea.[6]
