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Snack Ideas Cooking Time : 20 minutes preparation + 40 minutes baking + 4 hours fermentation Recipe Servings : 6 Recipe Dificult : easy 0.00

Baked Veg Handvo | Healthy Gujarati Mixed Vegetable Lentil Cake

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Baked Veg Handvo is a traditional Gujarati savoury cake prepared with a nutritious mixture of rice, lentils, fresh vegetables, and aromatic Indian spices. This delicious vegetarian dish combines the earthy flavour of lentils with grated bottle gourd, carrots, and green peas. A touch of yogurt adds natural tanginess, while ginger, green chillies, turmeric, and cumin create a wonderful balance of flavours.

Unlike pan-fried versions, this baked variation develops a beautifully golden and slightly crispy exterior while remaining soft and moist inside. A fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves adds an authentic Gujarati touch. Serve it warm with green chutney, yogurt, or your favourite dipping sauce for a satisfying breakfast, evening snack, or light meal.

Cooking Method

Wash the rice and lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for 4–5 hours.
Drain the water and grind the mixture into a slightly coarse batter using a little water.
Transfer the batter to a large bowl and mix in yogurt.
Cover and allow it to ferment for approximately 4 hours in a warm place.
Add grated bottle gourd, carrots, green peas, ginger, green chillies, turmeric, cumin, sugar, and salt.
Mix everything until the vegetables and spices are evenly distributed.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.
Add lemon juice to the batter, followed by baking soda, and gently mix.
Heat oil in a small pan and add mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves.
Pour the tempering over the batter and mix lightly.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top becomes golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
Allow it to cool slightly, cut into squares, and serve warm.