Gujarati Tawa Handvo Recipe

Gujarati Handvo is a traditional Gujarati snack that is yummy as well as healthy. In fact, we think it also qualifies as a balanced meal as it has dal, rice & lots of veggies! Chef Naha Deepak Shah made this recipe in Stahl’s NextGen Cast iron frypan, which is 50% lighter than traditional cast iron frypan. The frypan also uses a lot lesser oil compared to traditional cast iron & is stick resistant, which makes if perfect for this recipe. Chef Neha loved how perfectly crispy it turned out and we are sure you will love it too!

Check the video out and try this recipe in your Blacksmith Hybrid frypan for sure!

Preparation for Gujarati Tawa Handvo

• Grind the soaked rice, the dals, and the curd until you get a smooth paste and ferment the batter for 6-7 hours. 

Ingredients for Gujarati Tawa Handvo

For the Batter

• 1/2 cup soaked Rice (use short grain rice)
• 1/3 cup soaked Toor Dal
• 2 tbsp soaked Urad Dal
• 2 tbsp soaked Moong Dal
• 2 tbsp soaked Chana Dal
• 2 tbsp Sour Curd
• 3/4 cup Grated Bottle Gourd
• 1/2 cup Grated Carrot
• 2 to 3 tbsp Chopped Coriander
• 1/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• 1/4 tsp Haldi Powder
• 1 tsp Ginger & Green Chilli Paste
• A little Sugar
• Salt
• 3/4 tsp Fruit Salt 

For the Tadka

• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
• 1 tsp Sesame Seeds
• Few curry leaves

How to Make Gujarati Tawa Handvo

• When the batter ferments, add in the rest of the ingredients given for the batter above and mix it well.
• In your Blacksmith Hybrid Frypan, heat some oil on low flame and add in the tadka ingredients.
• When the tadka is ready, add the fermented batter to the pan and cover it with a lid to cook it well on one side.
• Flip the handvo to cook the other side till it is crispy.

Tips to Make Gujarati Tawa Handvo

• Cook Handvo on low flame (to check if it is cooked, insert a skewer or a knife)
• Cook it on both sides.
• Use the vegetables of your choice to make it even healthier.

With Handvo, snack time can never be better. This recipe will be on the top of your list whenever you want to satiate your mid-meal hunger.