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Green Moong Dal and Palak Handvo recipe, Healthy Recipes
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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A delicacy from the heartland of Gujarat, Handvo is a unique dish baked in a Kadhai over a traditional tempering and sautéed veggies. Here, we have used a batter of green moong dal which gives a homely flavour and enticing mouth-feel. Ingredients like spinach, onions, coriander and others add to the flavour, while a tempering of sesame really uplifts the aroma. Take care while turning over the handvo, as it must be done slowly without breaking it. Together with peppy green chutney, the Green Moong Dal and Palak Handvo makes an amazing Evening Tea Snacks It can also be served along with a full meal, as a starter.
Green Moong Dal and Palak Handvo recipe - How to make Green Moong Dal and Palak Handvo
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup green moong dal (split green gram) , soaked for 3 hours and drained
2 1/4 cups finely chopped spinach (palak)
2 tbsp curd (dahi)
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
2 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
For Serving
Method
- Put the green moong dal in a mixer and blend in a mixer to a coarse mixture, without using any water.
- Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl, add the spinach, curd, soda bi-card, coriander, green chilli paste, lemon juice, ¼ tsp asafoetida and salt and mix well. Keep aside.
- For the tempering, heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai and add the mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions, sesame seeds and the remaining ¼ tsp of asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Pour the green moong dal mixture over it and spread it evenly with a back of a spoon.
- Cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 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 10 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour.
- Cool slightly and cut into equal pieces.
- Serve hot with green chutney.
Green Moong Dal and Palak Handvo recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 288 cal |
| Protein | 14.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.3 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g |
| Fat | 9.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 1.2 mg |
| Sodium | 108.7 mg |
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Priya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Ma''am what would be the procedure if one wanted to bake this instead of making in the kadai?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Priya, We have not tried baking it but, you can try. Simply pour the batter into a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200?C(400?F) for 30 to 35 minutes or till the crust is golden brown in colour.
Eat to live
March 13, 2025, midnight
Healthy recipe for people trying to avoid rice..Makes good handvo.
Archana M
March 13, 2025, midnight
green moong dal handvo.. with palak added to it.. i loved it.. for me it was a meal with some green chutney and chaas. woow.. crispy from out and soft and moist from inside.. perfectly spiced.. i make this very often.. now..
Dimple
March 13, 2025, midnight
I made this. But it turned soggy from inside. I followed all the instructions. Is there anything I did wrong?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Dimple, Try and cook the handvo on a little lower flame for a little longer.
Foodie #634736
March 13, 2025, midnight
I have tried it and it turned out awesome but I want to know that can we ferment the mixture in stead of adding soda and after fermentation is it necessary to add dahi
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