Dal and Vegetable Handwo ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
by Tarla Dalal
This high protein variation of the traditional gujarati savory cake uses moong dal and semolina. Rich in folic acid and iron, this is a tasty way to speed up red blood cell development to make up for blood loss after delivery. I’ve cooked this in a non-stick pan to minimize oil usage.
Dal and Vegetable Handwo ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe - How to make Dal and Vegetable Handwo ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) paste , refer handy tip
3 tbsp semolina (rava)
1/2 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp crushed garlic (lehsun) , optional
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp fruit salt
Method
Handy tip
- Method
- Combine the moong dal paste, semolina, bottle gourd, carrots, coriander, garlic, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sugar, lemon juice, ginger-green chilli paste and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the batter into 2 equal portions.
- Sprinkle the fruit salt on 1 portion of the batter and add 2 tsp of water over it.
- When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and add ¼ tsp of mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add ½ tsp of sesame seeds and ¼ tsp of asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Pour the batter and spread it evenly to make a thick batter.
- Cover and cook on a slow flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the base turns golden in colour and crisp.
- Lift the handvo gently using 2 large flat spoons and turn it over to the other side.
- Cover and cook on a slow flame for another 5 to 7 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour.
- Cool slightly and cut it into equal pieces.
- Repeat with the remaining portion to make 1 more handvo. Serve immediately.
Handy tip
- Handy tip
- To get 1 cup of yellow moong dal paste, clean, wash and soak ½ cup of yellow moong dal in enough water for 3 to 4 hours. Drain and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
Nutrient values
Energy
134 Calories
Protein
5.7 Gm
Carbohydrates
21.4 Gm
Fat
2.0 Gm
Iron
1.0 Gm
Zinc
0.6 Mg
Folic Acid
27.1 Mg
Outbrain
I never thought of weight loss like this .specially handvo.