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Dal and Vegetable Handwo ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) paste , refer handy tip
3 tbsp semolina (rava / sooji)
1/2 cup grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki)
1/4 cup grated carrot
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp crushed garlic (lehsun) , optional
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/4 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
salt to taste
2 tsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1 tsp sesame seeds (til)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tsp fruit salt
Method
- To get 1 cup of yellow moong dal paste, clean, wash and soak ½ cup of yellow moong dal in enough water for 3 to 4 hours. Drain and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
- Combine the moong dal paste, semolina, bottle gourd, carrots, coriander, garlic, turmeric powder, chilli powder, sugar, lemon juice, ginger-green chilli paste and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Divide the batter into 2 equal portions.
- Sprinkle the fruit salt on 1 portion of the batter and add 2 tsp of water over it.
- When the bubbles form, mix gently.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp of oil in a non-stick kadhai and add ¼ tsp of mustard seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add ½ tsp of sesame seeds and ¼ tsp of asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Pour the batter and spread it evenly to make a thick batter.
- Cover and cook on a slow flame for 7 to 8 minutes or till the base turns golden 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 slow flame for another 5 to 7 minutes or till it turns golden brown in colour.
- Cool slightly and cut it into equal pieces.
- Repeat with the remaining portion to make 1 more handvo. Serve immediately.
Dal and Vegetable Handwo ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy ) recipe with step by step photos

Dolan Mahato
March 13, 2025, midnight
I never thought of weight loss like this .specially handvo.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Dal being rich in protein helps boost metabolism and aid in weight loss. Further this recipe makes use of very little oil, hence recommended for weight loss.

LOPA SHAH
March 13, 2025, midnight
It's toooooo tasty,nutritious and healthy handvo.New version of Gujarati's speciality.