You are here: Home > Videos > Mixed Dal Handvo Video Mixed Dal Handvo Video Viewed 9468 times Mixed dal handvo is a traditional gujarati savoury cake, which is a nutritious meal in its own right when served with chutney and buttermilk. Although readymade flour is available in the market, we suggest you try this version to experience the true flavour. Tweet Recipe Description for Mixed Dal Handvo ( Gujarati Recipe) Soaking Time: 5 hoursPreparation Time: 15 minsFermenting Time: 8 hoursCooking Time: 30 mins Makes 4 servings Show me for servings Ingredients For Mixed Dal Handvo1/4 cup toovar (arhar) dal1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)1 tbsp green moong dal (split green gram)1 tbsp chana dal (split bengal gram)1/2 cup rice (chawal)1 tbsp whole wheat (gehun)1/4 cup sour curds (khatta dahi)3/4 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)3 tsp oil2 tsp lemon juice a pinch of baking soda1 1/2 tsp sugar1/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste salt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)1/2 tsp sesame seeds (til)1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)2 pinches asafoetida (hing)For Serving With Mixed Dal Handvo green chutney chaas Method For mixed dal handvoTo make {span class="bold1"}mixed dal handvo{/span}, clean, wash and soak the dals, rice and whole wheat together in enough water for atleast 4 to 5 hours. Drain and keep aside.Blend the dals, rice and whole wheat in a mixer to a smooth mixture using ½ cup water.Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the sour curds and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside to ferment overnight.Add the bottle gourd, 1 tsp oil, lemon juice, soda bi-carb, sugar, chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger-green chilli paste and salt and mix well. Keep aside.Heat the remaining 1 tsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds, sesame seeds, carom seeds and asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.Pour half the batter evenly to make a thick layer.Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame 5 to 7 minutes or till the base turns golden brown in colour and crisp.Lift the handvo gently using a large flat spoon 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 into square pieces.Repeat the steps 5 to 10 to make one more handvo.Serve the {span class="bold1"}mixed dal handvo{/span} immediately with green chutney.Mini handvo:For making {span class="bold1"}mini handvos{/span}, divide the same mixture into 4 equal portions and pour each portion into a small non-stick kadhai or a pan and spread it evenly to make a thin layer. Cover and cook on a slow flame till both sides turn golden brown in colour and crisp. This allowsFor baked handvo:You can also cook the {span class="bold1"}handvo{/span} in an oven. Simply pour the entire batter into a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200ºc (400ºf) for 30 to 35 minutes or till the crust is golden brown in colour. See step by step images of Mixed Dal Handvo ( Gujarati Recipe) RECIPE SOURCE : The Complete Gujarati Cook Book- New Edition