Crispy Gujarati Handvo | हेल्दी और आसान ब्रेकफास्ट रेसिपी | Chef Ajay Chopra

Summary

In this video, Ajay Chopra demonstrates how to make Handvo, a protein-rich savory pancake from Gujarat. Combining rice, lentils, and optional vegetables, he walks viewers through soaking, grinding, and fermenting the batter to achieve perfect texture and flavor. Ajay also shares tips for preparing a flavorful tadka with spices, peanuts, and curry leaves to enhance the dish. Cooking on low flame ensures the Handvo is golden brown and thoroughly cooked inside. Engaging and informative, the video highlights the dish's nutritional value, versatility, and delicious taste, encouraging viewers to try this traditional yet protein-packed recipe at home.

Takeaways

• 😀 Ajay Chopra introduces a protein-rich Handvo recipe, emphasizing its nutritional value and simplicity.
• 😀 Handvo contains rice, pulses (chana dal, urad dal, and tuvar dal), and optional vegetables for added nutrients.
• 😀 Soak the rice and lentils for 1–2 hours before grinding them into a smooth paste with fenugreek seeds.
• 😀 Add curd to the ground mixture and allow it to ferment for 6–8 hours depending on the room temperature.
• 😀 Grated vegetables like gourd, carrot, zucchini, or cabbage can be added to the fermented batter.
• 😀 Season the batter with salt, asafoetida, turmeric, sugar, spring onions, black pepper, crushed peanuts, and ginger-green chili paste.
• 😀 Prepare a flavorful tadka with oil, cumin, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, dry red chili, and asafoetida, and mix it into the batter.
• 😀 Cook the Handvo slowly on low flame in a pan, covered, for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked inside.
• 😀 Cut the cooked Handvo into pieces and serve with chutney, enjoying it as a tasty and protein-rich snack or meal.
• 😀 Ajay highlights the versatility of Handvo and encourages viewers not to be intimidated by the name, emphasizing its delicious taste and healthy ingredients.

Q & A

Who is presenting the recipe in the video?

Ajay Chopra is presenting the recipe on his YouTube channel.

What is the main dish being prepared in the video?

The main dish being prepared is Handvo, a protein-rich pancake popular in Gujarati cuisine.

Which ingredients provide protein in this Handvo recipe?

The protein comes from rice, chana dal, urad dal, and toor dal. Curd also adds some protein.

How long should the batter be fermented?

The batter should be fermented for 6–7 hours in warm conditions, or about 8 hours if it is slightly cold.

Which vegetables can be added to the Handvo batter?

Grated gourd, carrot, zucchini, potato flakes, and thinly sliced cabbage can be added to the batter.

What is the purpose of adding fenugreek seeds while grinding the lentils?

Fenugreek seeds are added to enhance flavor and contribute to the overall taste of the Handvo.

What spices and seasonings are used in this recipe?

The recipe uses salt, asafoetida, turmeric, sugar, black pepper, crushed peanuts, and a paste of ginger and green chilies. For tadka, cumin, mustard seeds, sesame seeds, curry leaves, and optionally dry red chilies are used.

How should the Handvo be cooked after adding the batter to the pan?

The Handvo should be cooked slowly on low flame, covered, for 4–5 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flipped and cooked for another 3–4 minutes.

Why is it important to check the Handvo while cooking?

It is important to ensure that it is cooked well inside; the outside may become crispy while the inside can remain raw if not checked.

What serving suggestion does Ajay Chopra give for Handvo?

He suggests cutting it into 6–8 pieces and dipping it in chutney for eating and enjoyment.