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Preparation info
  • Serves

    6 to 8

    • Difficulty

      Medium

    • Ready in

      1 hr 35

Appears in
Plant-Based India: Nourishing Recipes Rooted in Tradition

By Sheil Shukla

Published 2022

  • About

Hāndvo is a savory Gujarāti cake made from a hearty and satiating blend of rice, lentils, legumes, and vegetables. Like with brownies, you’ll find some people fighting for the crisp edges, while others prefer the tender middle. There are numerous versions of this dish, and each family has its own variation. My aunt Shanta Masi is our family’s resident hāndvo maker, and her recipe was the inspiration for this one. Because the amount of vegetables will affect the texture of t