Fluffy Tawa Vegetable Handvo Recipe

About this recipe

Fluffy Tawa Vegetable Handvo is a delightful Indian breakfast dish made with a batter of mixed lentils and rice, blended with grated vegetables and spiced moderately for a perfectly balanced flavor. The dish is cooked on a tawa (flat griddle), creating a crispy golden crust while keeping the inside soft and moist. Packed with nutrients and offering a harmonious mix of textures, this recipe is ideal for a united family breakfast, providing a comforting start to the day.

Ingredients

• 1 kg Rice
• 500 g Chana Dal
• 500 g Urad Dal
• 1 piece Bottle Gourd
• 250 g Carrot
• 300 g Ginger Paste
• 1 pc (approx. 500 g to 800 g) Cabbage
• 50G Green Chilies
• 1 kg Yellow Moong Dal
• 200 g Dahi
• 250 ml Olive Oil
• 1 box Baking Soda
• 100 g Jeera
• 100 g Red Chili Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and soak rice, moong dal, chana dal, and urad dal together for 6 hours or overnight. Drain and blend into a smooth batter using minimal water.
2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the batter with grated bottle gourd, carrot, cabbage, green chilies, ginger paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, yogurt, and salt. Mix well to form a thick, lump-free batter.
3. 3. Just before cooking, stir in the baking soda and mix gently to aerate the batter.
4. 4. Heat a tawa or flat griddle on medium flame and add 1 tbsp oil. Sprinkle cumin and mustard seeds and let them crackle.
5. 5. Pour a ladleful of batter onto the tawa, spreading it gently into a thick pancake. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom turns golden and crispy.
6. 6. Flip the handvo carefully and cook the other side uncovered for another 3-4 minutes, adding a little oil if needed.
7. 7. Repeat the process for the remaining batter, adjusting oil as necessary. Serve hot with green chutney or yogurt on the side.