Green Moong Dal Veg Handvo, Mixed Vegetable Moong Dal Handvo
by Tarla Dalal
green moong dal handvo recipe | Gujarati moong dal veg handvo | Indian style mixed vegetable and moong dal handvo | green moong dal breakfast recipe | with 34 amazing images.
green moong dal handvo recipe | Gujarati moong dal veg handvo | Indian style mixed vegetable and moong dal handvo | green moong dal breakfast recipe is a traditional Gujarati snack which is adored by most not just because of its flavour, but because of its crispy texture. Learn how to make Gujarati moong dal veg handvo.
To make green moong dal handvo, combine the drained green moong dal and ½ cup of water in a mixer and blend to a coarse paste. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the semolina, coriander, besan, green chilli paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt and ¼ cup of water and mix well. Just before making the handvo, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water evenly over it and mix gently. Heat the oil in a 200 mm. (8”) non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, carom seeds, kashmiri red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Then to make Gujarati moong dal veg handvo, pour the batter over it and spread it evenly. Cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes or till the base turns golden brown 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 medium flame for another 6 to 8 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour. Cool slightly and cut into equal pieces using a pizza cutter or a knife. Serve immediately with green chutney.
Handvo is a traditional Gujarati dish made with different kinds of batters. In this mouth-watering version, we use a batter of green moong dal perked up with mixed veggies. Small amounts of semolina and besan provide the perfect texture to the Indian style mixed vegetable and moong dal handvo while ingredients like green chillies, ginger and coriander along with an aromatic tempering provide its irresistible flavour.
Cooked simply in a covered pan, the Gujarati moong dal veg handvo gets a rustic and homely flavour and texture, which you will just love to bite into. Take care when turning over the handvo in the pan, so as not to break it.
This green moong dal breakfast recipe is best served with green chutney. You can make this in advance and store it refrigerated to save time on busy mornings.
Tips to make green moong dal handvo. 1. You can blend the green moong dal into a coarse paste and keep it ready in advance. 2. You can also add corn if you wish to the batter. 3. You can also make handvo in a small pan. 4. You can also use sweet chutney to eat with handvo.
Enjoy green moong dal handvo recipe | Gujarati moong dal veg handvo | Indian style mixed vegetable and moong dal handvo | green moong dal breakfast recipe | with step by step photos.
Green Moong Dal Veg Handvo, Mixed Vegetable Moong Dal Handvo recipe - How to make Green Moong Dal Veg Handvo, Mixed Vegetable Moong Dal Handvo
Soaking time: 2 hours Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
For Green Moong Dal Veg Handvo
1 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , soaked in for 2 hours and drained
1/2 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables
2 tbsp semolina (rava / sooji)
1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tsp green chilli paste
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt
5 tbsp oil
1 tbsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
2 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
For Serving With Green Moong Dal Veg Handvo
green chutney
For green moong dal veg handvo
- For green moong dal veg handvo
- To make {span class="bold1"}green moong dal handvo{/span}, combine the drained green moong dal and ½ cup of water in a mixer and blend to a coarse paste.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the semolina, coriander, besan, , green chilli paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt and ¼ cup of water and mix well.
- Just before making the handvo, add the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water evenly over it and mix gently.
- Heat the oil in a 200 mm. (8”) non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, asafoetida, carom seeds , kashmiri red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Pour the batter over it and spread it evenly.
- Cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes or till the base turns golden brown 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 medium flame for another 6 to 8 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour.
- Cool slightly and cut into equal pieces using a pizza cutter or a knife.
- Serve the {span class="bold1"}green moong dal handvo{/span} immediately with green chutney.
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what is green moong dal handvo made of?
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Gujarati moong dal veg handvo is made from 1 cup green moong dal (split green gram), soaked in hot water for 2 hours and drained, ½ cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables ( French beans, carrot and green peas), 2 tbsp semolina (rava/sooji), 1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour), 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste, 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste, salt to taste, 1 tsp fruit salt, 5 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson), 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til), 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing), 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain) and 2 whole Kashmiri red chillies, broken into pieces. See below image of List of ingredients for green moong dal handvo.
how to soak the green moong dal
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To make make green moong dal handvo recipe | Gujarati moong dal veg handvo | Indian style mixed vegetable and moong dal handvo | green moong dal breakfast recipe, in a deep bowl, add 1 cup green moong dal (split green gram).
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Add enough water.
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Cover with a lid and keep aside for 2 hours.
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Drain using a strainer. This is how it looks after soaking.
how to make green moong dal handvo batter
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To make green moong dal handvo recipe | Gujarati moong dal veg handvo | Indian style mixed vegetable and moong dal handvo | green moong dal breakfast recipe, transfer the soaked green moong dal in a big mixer jar.
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Add approx. ½ cup of water.
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Blend to a coarse mixture.
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Transfer into a deep bowl.
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Add 2 tbsp semolina (rava/sooji).
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Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) and add 1 tbsp besan (bengal gram flour).
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Add 1 tsp green chilli paste.
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Add 1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste.
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Add 1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste.
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Add 1/2 cup chopped and boiled mixed vegetables
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Add salt to taste.
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Mix well.
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Add approx. ¼ cup of water.
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Mix well. Keep it aside.
how to cook green moong dal handvo
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Heat 5 tbsp oil in a 200 mm. (8”) non-stick pan.
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Add 2 tbsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
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Add 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til).
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Add 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing).
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Add 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain).
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Add 2 whole Kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
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Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Pour the batter over it and spread it evenly.
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Cover and cook on a medium flame for another 6 to 8 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour.
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Transfer into a big plate or a chopping board, cool slightly and cut into equal pieces using a pizza cutter or a knife.
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Serve green moong dal handvo recipe | Gujarati moong dal veg handvo | Indian style mixed vegetable and moong dal handvo | green moong dal breakfast recipe immediately with green chutney.
tips to make green moong dal handvo
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You can blend the green moong dal into a coarse paste and keep it ready in advance.
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You can also add corn if you wish to the batter.
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You can also make handvo in a small pan.
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You can also use sweet chutney to eat with handvo.
| Energy | 212 cal |
| Protein | 7.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 10.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 192.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 47 mcg |
| Calcium | 50.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 46.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 145.7 mg |
| Sodium | 11.4 mg |
| Potassium | 344.7 mg |
| Zinc | 1.1 mg |
I made this for my Gujarati boyfriend and his roommate and it was delicious! I was not sure how long to cook it and he said that back home his mom makes it very crispy, so we did that and it was very yummy!! I also made a homemade green chutney and it was perfect! Thank you Tarla ji for such a good recipe!!!
when to add the vegetables. .??
Can we make this in Oven?
Just made this for lunch it was easy yet tasty healthy lunch and served it with chaas ( buttermilk ) yummm thanks for the idea
I tried it. It was soft and yummy. Extremely tasty Handvo. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Green moong handvo, a protein packed recipe with loads of vegetable, and perfect spices added to it. The nutty flavour of the sesame, makes the handvo very tasty. I loved the recipe.
Extremely tasty handvo.