vegetable handva |healthy snacks |vegan Food

Jain Vegetable Handva is a delightful and nutritious dish.

 Ingredients:

For the Batter:

2 cups rice flour

1 cup yogurt (curd)

1/2 cup Green peas

1/2 cup grated bottle gourd (dudhi/lauki)

1/2 cup green capsicum chopped

1 cup cabbage chopped

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped cilantro (coriander leaves)

2 tablespoons green chili paste

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)

1 teaspoon garam masala

2 tablespoons oil

Salt to taste

For Tempering:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon hing

• How to make vegetable handva?

1. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine rice flour, yogurt, grated bottle gourd, chopped
   cabbage, chopped capsicum ,chopped tomatoes ,green chili paste, cilantro, and salt.
   • Mix well to form a thick batter. Add water if needed to achieve the desired consistency.
2. • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds ,sesame seed and hing for tempering.
   • Add boiled green peas, crushed peanuts, sugar, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt.
   • Mix well until the filling is well combined. Set aside.

3. Assemble the Handva:

   • Grease a handva pan or any round cake pan with oil.
   • Pour a layer of the prepared batter into the pan.
   • Add the filling evenly over the batter.
   • Cover the filling with the remaining batter, smoothing the top with a spatula.

4. Steam the Handva:

   • Heat water in a steamer.
   • Place the handva pan in the steamer and steam for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

5. Serve:

   • Once done, let it cool for a few minutes.
   • Cut into wedges and serve with green chutney or ketchup.