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A creative twist on the classic Gujarati savory cake! This Egg Handvo is packed with protein, veggies, and traditional spices, making it a wholesome and delicious meal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
For 4 servings
Soak, Grind, and Ferment the Batter
Prepare the Handvo Mixture
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A creative twist on the classic Gujarati savory cake! This Egg Handvo is packed with protein, veggies, and traditional spices, making it a wholesome and delicious meal for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
This gujarati recipe takes 60 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 501.67 calories per serving with 19.62g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or snack or light_dinner.
Cook the Handvo
Rest and Serve
Feel free to add other grated vegetables like carrots, zucchini, or finely chopped spinach and fenugreek leaves (methi) to the batter for extra nutrition.
For a healthier, lower-oil version, bake the handvo. Pour the prepared batter into a greased 8-inch baking dish, sprinkle the tempering on top, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
To make the traditional vegetarian handvo, simply omit the eggs. You may need to increase the amount of curd by 1/4 cup to maintain moisture and tanginess.
Increase the number of green chilies or add 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala to the batter for a spicier kick.
Combining eggs, lentils (dals), and yogurt, this dish is an excellent source of high-quality protein, essential for muscle repair, growth, and overall body function.
The fermentation process of the batter not only enhances the flavor but also increases the bioavailability of nutrients and promotes healthy gut bacteria, aiding in digestion.
Made from rice and dals, Egg Handvo provides sustained energy through complex carbohydrates, keeping you feeling full and energized for longer periods without blood sugar spikes.
The inclusion of bottle gourd adds essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber, which supports digestive health, adds moisture, and contributes to your daily vegetable intake.
One serving of Egg Handvo (approximately 2 slices) contains around 550-600 calories, making it a substantial and energy-dense meal.
Yes, Egg Handvo is a very healthy and balanced dish. It's rich in protein from eggs and dals, provides complex carbohydrates for sustained energy, contains fiber from vegetables, and benefits from gut-friendly probiotics due to the fermented batter.
This usually happens if the cooking heat is too high, which cooks the outside before the inside is done. Always cook handvo on a consistent low flame. Another reason could be that the batter was too thick or the handvo itself was spread too thick in the pan.
While fermentation provides the best flavor and texture, you can make an instant version. Skip the soaking and fermentation, use rice flour and dal flours instead. You will need to add more curd (about 1 cup) and increase the Eno to 1.5 tsp to get a decent rise.
Absolutely. The fermented batter can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. When you're ready to cook, bring it to room temperature and then proceed with adding the vegetables, eggs, and other ingredients.
Egg Handvo is delicious on its own but pairs wonderfully with cilantro-mint chutney (green chutney), sweet tamarind chutney, or even simple tomato ketchup. A hot cup of masala chai also complements it perfectly.