Dal and Vegetable Handwo ( Weight Loss After Pregnancy )

by Tarla Dalal

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This high protein variation of the traditional gujarati savory cake uses moong dal and semolina. Rich in folic acid and iron, this is a tasty way to speed up red blood cell development to make up for blood loss after delivery. I’ve cooked this in a non-stick pan to minimize oil usage.

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Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup yellow moong dal (split yellow gram) paste , refer handy tip
3 tbsp semolina (rava)
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

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.

Handy tip

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.

Nutrient values

Energy	134 Calories
Protein	5.7 Gm
Carbohydrates	21.4 Gm
Fat	2.0 Gm
Iron	1.0 Gm
Zinc	0.6 Mg
Folic Acid	27.1 Mg

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Dolan Mahato

on 30 Jan 21 08:11 PM

I never thought of weight loss like this .specially handvo.

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Tarla Dalal 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.

01 Feb 21 10:40 AM

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