Lentil Handvo

 Ingredients

chana dal 1 cup

tuvar/arhar dal 1 cup

urad dal 1/2 cup

green moong dal 1/4 cup

rice 1 cup

ginger chopped 2 tbsp

green chilies to taste

hing little 

mustard seeds 1/2 tsp

sesame seeds 1 tbsp

oil 2 tbsp

salt to taste

water little

oil 3-4 tbsp to cook

carrot grated 1/4 cup

cabbage / cauliflower chopped 1/2 cup

capsicum 2 tbsp

coriander leaves chopped 2 tbsp

Eno fruit salt 1 tsp / baking soda 1 tsp

 

Preparations

wash and soak the dals, rice for at least 4 hours.drain the water

put it a mixer jar along with ginger and green chilies

grind first without adding water, if need be add little water to get a thick batter

remove in a bog bowl, add the vegetables, salt, coriander leaves mix well

let the batter rest for 10-15 minutes

whisk well again, if too thick add very little water, the batter should be thicker than idli batter

just before cooking, add Eno fruit salt/ baking powder, mix well 

 Heat oil in a big pan, once hot, add mustard seeds, once it crackles, add sesame seeds, spread it all around, pour the prepared batter on the pan, spread it well

cover and cook on medium flame for 10-12 minutes

then carefully flip over or cover with a big plate, then you can carefully slid it back to cook on the lower side.

If need be, you can add some more oil, add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and sesame seeds, some chopped curry leaves, and slowly slid the handvo back, cover and cook again for another 10-12 minutes

once done, cut and serve with chutney of your choice. 

It can be had for breakfast or during tea-time in the afternoon.

It is very healthy as it has got loads of protein, carbs, fiber, calcium and vitamins too. 

 

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