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vegetable rice cake using idli batter recipe | Gujarati rice handvo | leftover idli batter recipe | instant Indian breakfast is a quick fix dish to make and serve when you are in a hurry. Learn how to make Gujarati rice handvo.

To make vegetable rice cake using idli batter, combine all the ingredients, except the fruit salt, in a deep bowl along approx. With 2 tbsp of water and mix well. Keep aside. Just before making the rice cake, sprinkle the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water over the batter. When the bubbles form, mix gently. Divide the batter into 2 equal portions and keep aside.

Heat 2 tsp of oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add ½ tsp sesame seeds, ¼ tsp carom seeds, ¼ tsp mustard seeds, ¼ tsp cumin seeds and ¼ tsp asafoetida. When the seeds crackle, pour 1 portion of the batter on the tava and spread the batter evenly in a circular motion using big spoon. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till it is golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make 1 more vegetable rice cake using idli batter. Serve the vegetable rice cake using idli batter immediately with green chutney.

Gujarati rice handvo is made with Idli batter to which with carrots, cabbage, doodhi are added. Then fruit salt is added and the batter is cooked with an aromatic tempering on a non-stick tava to make a delectable snack.

While it is easy to make, this leftover idli batter recipe, it can also be made a bit more exciting by adding other colourful veggies like corn or green peas and cutting into exciting shapes. Let your imagination run wild!

Serve this instant Indian breakfast with green chutney. Besides the regular idlis, try other recipes using idli batter like Dhokla Sushi with Bell Peppers, Stuffed Potato Idli, Instant Handva and Mini Cheese Uttapa.

Tips for vegetable rice cake using idli batter. 1. You can also make idli batter at home. 2. Never mix the batter vigorously after adding fruit salt, the air trapped would escape resulting into thick, non-fluffy cakes. 3. Always cover and cook the vegetable rice cake. This is necessary for uniform cooking.

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Vegetable Rice Cake Using Idli Batter, Gujarati Rice Handvo

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Vegetable Rice Cake Using Idli Batter, Gujarati Rice Handvo recipe - How to make Vegetable Rice Cake Using Idli Batter, Gujarati Rice Handvo

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     2Makes 2 rice cakes
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Ingredients


For The Vegetable Rice Cake Batter
1 cup readymade idli batter
1/4 cup grated cabbage
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
1/2 tsp fruit salt

Other Ingredients For The Vegetable Rice Cake Using Idli Batter
4 tsp oil
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)

For Serving With Vegetable Rice Cake
 green chutney

Method
For the vegetable rice cake batter
    For the vegetable rice cake batter
  1. To make vegetable rice cake using idli batter, combine all the ingredients, except the fruit salt, in a deep bowl along approx. With 2 tbsp of water and mix well. Keep aside.

How to proceed to make vegetable rice cake
    How to proceed to make vegetable rice cake
  1. Just before making the rice cake, sprinkle the fruit salt and 2 tsp of water over the batter.
  2. When the bubbles form, mix gently.
  3. Divide the batter into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
  4. Heat 2 tsp of oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add ½ tsp sesame seeds, ¼ tsp carom seeds, ¼ tsp mustard seeds, ¼ tsp cumin seeds and ¼ tsp asafoetida.
  5. When the seeds crackle, pour 1 portion of the batter on the tava and spread the batter evenly in a circular motion using big spoon.
  6. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes or till it is golden brown in colour from both the sides.
  7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to make 1 more vegetable rice cake using idli batter.
  8. Serve the vegetable rice cake using idli batter immediately with green chutney.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per rice cake
Energy153 cal
Protein2.6 g
Carbohydrates11.3 g
Fiber2.3 g
Fat10.5 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium10.9 mg
Vegetable Rice Cake using Idli batter Video
Vegetable Rice Cake Using Idli Batter, Gujarati Rice Handvo recipe with step by step photos

what is vegetable rice cake using idli batter made of?
    what is vegetable rice cake using idli batter made of?
  1. Vegetable Rice Cake using idli batter. Idli or dosa batter comes handy early in the morning to whip up some amazing delights in no time. Apart from soft, spongy idlis, you can prepare an array of breakfast recipes using the idli batter. Below are some of my favorite recipes :
  2. Vegetable rice cake using idli batter is made of 1 cup readymade idli batter, 1/4 cup grated cabbage, 1/4 cup grated carrot, 1/4 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki), 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste, 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania), salt to taste and 1/2 tsp fruit salt.

for the batter
    for the batter
  1. For the batter of vegetable rice cake using idli batter | Gujarati rice handvo | leftover idli batter recipe | instant Indian breakfast, in a deep bowl, take 1 cup readymade idli batter To learn how to make idli batter at home, refer our recipe video of idli.
  2. To the idli batter, add 1/4 cup grated cabbage.
  3. Also, add 1/4 cup grated carrot. You can add any vegetables of your choice or which are easily available like onions, tomatoes, beetroot, and capsicum. Just make sure they are either shredded or finely chopped so, that you can spread the vegetable cake batter easily.
  4. Add 1/4 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki). This is a good way to make your kids eat vegetables like doodhi which they would generally ignore.
  5. Add 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste. Refer our recipe of ginger-green chilli paste with detailed step by step photos to make a paste that would stay fresh for upto 2 months.
  6. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania). This is a must ingredient in most Indian dishes, as it provides a refreshing earthy flavor.
  7. Add salt to taste.
  8. Add approx. 2 tbsp of water to thin down the consistency of the batter if required. If your vegetable rice cake batter is of dropping consistency, then there is no need to add water. 
  9. Mix vegetable rice cake batter well and keep aside. You instant rice cake batter is ready.

how to make vegetable rice cake using idli batter
    how to make vegetable rice cake using idli batter
  1. Just before making vegetable rice cake using idli batter | Gujarati rice handvo | leftover idli batter recipe | instant Indian breakfast, sprinkle 1/2 tsp fruit salt over the batter. Fruit salt helps in making porous, soft rice cakes.
  2. Add 2 tsp of water over the batter. This helps in activating the fruit salt.
  3. When the bubbles form, mix gently and batter is ready.. Never mix the batter vigorously after adding fruit salt, the air trapped would escape resulting into thick, non-fluffy cakes.
  4. Heat 2 tsp of oil on a non-stick tava or a broad pan.
  5. Add ½ tsp sesame seeds (til).
  6. Add ¼ tsp carom seeds (ajwain). This is totally optional.
  7. Add ¼ tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson).
  8. Add ¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  9. Add ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing). The various seeds provide a nice bite to the vegetable rice cake and also elevate the taste.
  10. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  11. When the seeds crackle, pour half the batter on the tava and spread the batter evenly in a circular motion using big spoon.
  12. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  13. Turnover and cook again for 1 to 2 minutes or till it is golden brown in colour from both the sides. If you enjoy a very crispy handvo, then cook on a slow flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
  14. Remove vegetable rice cake using idli batter | Gujarati rice handvo | leftover idli batter recipe | instant Indian breakfast | in a plate. Repeat steps 5 to 14 to make 1 more vegetable rice cake using idli batter.
  15. Serve vegetable rice cake using idli batter | Gujarati rice handvo | leftover idli batter recipe | instant Indian breakfast immediately with green chutney.
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tips for vegetable rice cake using idli batter
    tips for vegetable rice cake using idli batter
  1. You can also make idli batter at home. 
  2. Never mix the batter vigorously after adding fruit salt, the air trapped would escape resulting into thick, non-fluffy cakes.
  3. Always cover and cook the vegetable rice cake. This is necessary for uniform cooking. 

if you like vegetable rice cake using idli batter
    if you like vegetable rice cake using idli batter
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