tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post8646920761781805477..comments2024-03-10T01:15:36.217-08:00Comments on Fun and Food Blog: Handvo - Healthy Vegetable Cornmeal CakeMansihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-27790642551426174042009-03-26T12:14:00.000-07:002009-03-26T12:14:00.000-07:00Hey Manasi,Thanks a lot for your suggestions. I us...Hey Manasi,<BR/><BR/>Thanks a lot for your suggestions. I used glass bake ware for baking, may be that was the reason. Anyway, I did something to cooks it. :)<BR/><BR/>First I cooled it and then put some uncooked handvo in cloth and steamed it for 15-20 minutes. Once cooked properly this way, I gave seasoning using little bit oil. That's it, handvo bhooko was ready to eat. :) It tasted so good. Who care's if we couldn't eat it as cake. :)<BR/><BR/>Next time I will steam it only.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-81259597665926840082009-03-20T13:18:00.000-07:002009-03-20T13:18:00.000-07:00Hi Kavita,the handvo u see in the pic has been bak...Hi Kavita,<BR/><BR/>the handvo u see in the pic has been baked, so i know it should work. However, try preheating oven at 450 F instead, then lower temp to 350 and let it cook. Also, keep it in the middle rack, not the top rack, so that it gets even heat throughout and not just the top. And did u add baking soda/powder? also, use a larger but less-thick vessel to bake, like a cake pan, rather than a deep one. If the baking dish is too deep, it may not cook from the center.<BR/><BR/>Hope these tips help! baking is always a challenge, whether its a cake or anything else, esp as its hard to narrow down what exactly u did wrong...hence I always prefer steaming the Handvo...Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-14999412823540069592009-03-19T14:20:00.000-07:002009-03-19T14:20:00.000-07:00Hi Manasi,I followed all the steps mentioned by yo...Hi Manasi,<BR/><BR/>I followed all the steps mentioned by you for making handvo. I chose to bake the handvo and I think it was biggest mistake. I followed all the instructions but somehow since last 1.5 hrs container is still in oven and not getting cooked. The handvo has started getting cracks but not yet cooked. I can see rawness no need to insert the toothpick also.<BR/><BR/>Could you please comment on what went wrong? Or may be suggest what can I do to improve and make it eatable. :(<BR/><BR/>Thanks<BR/>KavitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-15773304125808778882009-02-17T13:46:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:46:00.000-08:00HI Bhavika,You can find my Undhiyu recipe on my ma...HI Bhavika,<BR/><BR/>You can find my Undhiyu recipe on my main web site:<BR/>http://www.funandfoodcafe.com/2009/01/surti-undhiyu-recipe.html<BR/><BR/>As for "mati ni tavi", I have seen it at least in one Indian grocery store in CA, so I know you can find it. Sometimes, you can ask the owner and they can even order it for you. However, as most ppl have electric furnaces, its not much use for them:(Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-44008454041562319792009-02-17T11:20:00.000-08:002009-02-17T11:20:00.000-08:00Hi Mansi,Thanks again.Can you please post recipe f...Hi Mansi,<BR/>Thanks again.<BR/>Can you please post recipe for Undhui (Gujarati vegetable).<BR/>One more thing do u have any idea if I can find Clay Tawa (mati ni tavdi as they call in Gujarati) here in the US?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091420560447091208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-40175965727044566342009-02-09T09:57:00.000-08:002009-02-09T09:57:00.000-08:00Hi bhavike, greta to know the recipe worked for yo...Hi bhavike, greta to know the recipe worked for you!<BR/><BR/>for the pancakes, I'd say use about 1.5-2 ladle-fulls of batter, if you are using a small pancake-sized pan. If u use a large pan, then the pancake will become thin, and handvo will not come out soft. I generally use a 4-inch pan to make mine.<BR/><BR/>As for tempering, let the pancake cook for about 3-4 mins, covered, then open the lid, add 1 tsp oil and mustard and sesame seeds, coconut etc on the pancake, then cover and cook until the handvo is done completely. You can just sprinkle tempering individually on each, no need for exact measurements:)<BR/><BR/>hope this helps!Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-73814745890559244312009-02-06T17:09:00.000-08:002009-02-06T17:09:00.000-08:00Hi Mansi,Thanks a lot for Eno thing.Put the Eno fi...Hi Mansi,<BR/>Thanks a lot for Eno thing.<BR/>Put the Eno first helped me a lot in fermenting it well.<BR/>So I got the batter right.<BR/>One more question if I want to go ahead with making pancakes of this.<BR/>Then do I need to temper each one of them ?<BR/>Where does half of the seasoning go which make for tempering as mentioned in ur recipe?<BR/>How many spoons of batter to be taken to make each pancake?<BR/>Thanks for all ur help in advance.<BR/><BR/>-BhavikaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091420560447091208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-30273798908028087302008-12-11T11:34:00.000-08:002008-12-11T11:34:00.000-08:00Hi Mansi,Will definitely try it and let u know the...Hi Mansi,<BR/>Will definitely try it and let u know the results.<BR/>thanks for all help !!<BR/><BR/>-BhavikaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091420560447091208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-36024818088471963242008-12-10T10:17:00.000-08:002008-12-10T10:17:00.000-08:00hi Bhavika - yes, Eno should work well too, just u...hi Bhavika - yes, Eno should work well too, just use a little more than baking soda....and you should add it at the beginning, when you mix flour and buttermilk, as Eno will create froth and allow it to ferment. So don't wait to add it till the end!<BR/><BR/>hope this helps!:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-63100094949661147692008-12-09T16:00:00.000-08:002008-12-09T16:00:00.000-08:00Hi Mansi,thanks for ur help.forgot to mention that...Hi Mansi,<BR/>thanks for ur help.<BR/>forgot to mention that I used eno fruit salt instead of baking soda and also added the eno at the end.<BR/>Can I use Eno ?<BR/>if yes then when?<BR/> I mean the time when I mix flour , buttermilk or later when I am about to pour batter to cookUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091420560447091208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-45931942465013522732008-11-20T10:12:00.000-08:002008-11-20T10:12:00.000-08:00i! thanks for trying out the recipe!but I'm really...i! thanks for trying out the recipe!<BR/><BR/>but I'm really surprised it wasn't firm enough, b'coz most of the times, its a problem to get it soft enough, rather than hard enough!:)<BR/><BR/>in any case, maybe you didn't remove all excess water from vegetables like gourd or cabbage, etc. A higher water content can make it disintegrate. So maybe, try adding more flour and veggies and a little less buttermilk in the beginning, and add a little slowly only if you need it.<BR/><BR/>using a good quality baking soda is also imp, as it helps give it form and texture. And finally, make sure the oven temperature is set right. A little less heat and it may harden or brown from the sides but remain soggy in the center, which can also make it disintegrate...<BR/><BR/>hope these tips help!:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-35085299550788789332008-11-20T08:04:00.000-08:002008-11-20T08:04:00.000-08:00Hi Mansi.I was so glad to find ur recipe.Its was l...Hi Mansi.<BR/>I was so glad to find ur recipe.<BR/>Its was long time I was searching for one.<BR/>I tried ur recipe and it just worked great.<BR/>Just had one doubt?<BR/>I was not able to cut in pieces.<BR/>It was falling apart though the taste was just fantastic.<BR/>Can u let me know what could be the reason for falling it apart .It was just breaking.<BR/>Awaiting ur reply.<BR/>Thanks in advance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-66686266776931029232008-08-13T12:51:00.000-07:002008-08-13T12:51:00.000-07:00Meena - first, where do you stay? is the weather w...Meena - first, where do you stay? is the weather warm enough to allow fermentation? if not, a tiny pinch of yeast might help. i stay in CA and I face the same problem too...but it still comes out soft, though not like in India!:)<BR/><BR/>two, are you using cornmeal or actual handwa flour? Cornmeal is more dense, hence it will not rise as much as actual handwa flour, which is very hard to find in US. even the ones you get in the indian stores ahve more cornmeal, so don't expect it to fluff a lot<BR/><BR/>third - make sure your baking soda is not old; the older it gets, it loses its leavening characteristic. try 1.5 tsp, but don't go over that limit.<BR/><BR/>fourth- fermentation also depends on how sour your buttermilk is; the more sour, the better; also, you could try to cover it and put it inside the oven (without turning it on) and allow rather than on kitchen counter, or maybe near a sunny window..I've tried this once and it has worked better that way! also, allowing 6-7 hours to ferment is optimum, so try overnight if you can.<BR/><BR/>remember, fermentation is caused by bacteria, and they need adequate conditions and heat to thrive! that's the reason sometimes you can't ferment yogurt properly at home, because the starter is not sour or strong enough!<BR/><BR/>try the tips above and see if they make a difference; but as long as your handvo comes out soft, you should be good to go!:)Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-81822031869002579822008-08-13T12:08:00.000-07:002008-08-13T12:08:00.000-07:00Hi Mansi,I tried making this yesterday. Couple of ...Hi Mansi,<BR/><BR/>I tried making this yesterday. Couple of things that didnt work for me<BR/><BR/>1. When i put 1 tsp the flour never frothed.<BR/>2. Though i left it for fermenting, i never saw the flour raise at all.<BR/><BR/>I still went ahead with making it. for sure it was tasting of baking soda since i kept adding thinking that it was not enough:-)<BR/><BR/>My questions<BR/><BR/>1. Why the flour never ferments even though i added the soda and kept it out for such long time?<BR/><BR/>2. When do i add the lemon juice and sugar part<BR/><BR/>I am still going to venture it today since other than the taste of baking soda, it was very soft.<BR/><BR/>thanks,<BR/>meenaSonyERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081792730049439059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-51824746506630438942008-08-12T14:55:00.000-07:002008-08-12T14:55:00.000-07:00hi there! what oven temp are you using? try loweri...hi there! what oven temp are you using? try lowering it a little; also, allow the oven to properly pre-heat, and bake in the lower shelf rather than the upper one as using the upper one might make it brown faster but uncooked from inside..sometimes different ovens need different bake times...if you can, i would recommend using the "steaming" method as it works the best with no cracking and even heating.<BR/><BR/>hope this helps!Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01109414198476017680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-45888674775024036732008-08-12T14:45:00.000-07:002008-08-12T14:45:00.000-07:00This is fabulous..one of my most favorites...But I...This is fabulous..one of my most favorites...<BR/>But I got some problem, Handvo gets brown and tight from outside layer, but remains little uncooked from inside..<BR/>I could feel that inner layers are not well baked.What can I do to get this properly cooked?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-42716260510373680222008-07-06T11:59:00.000-07:002008-07-06T11:59:00.000-07:00I love everything about this cake! I will be tryin...I love everything about this cake! I will be trying this. Thanks for sharing this lovely recipe.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233237107267268277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-91052452953039920012008-07-04T04:25:00.000-07:002008-07-04T04:25:00.000-07:00Finally, I was looking for a handvo recipe, Its fe...Finally, I was looking for a handvo recipe, Its fermenting now, will be adding some other marrow vege since I dont have bottle gourd with me. WIll let you know how it came out I am so excited....Medhaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116978678788067130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-48707056218090756942008-07-03T17:46:00.000-07:002008-07-03T17:46:00.000-07:00Thanks for the recipe. I am going to make this one...Thanks for the recipe. I am going to make this one of these days - and in turn make it for my mom when I visit her in Malaysia this October, can't wait!Kanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01989919734252570552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-23929035747503122922008-07-03T05:30:00.000-07:002008-07-03T05:30:00.000-07:00hey mansi, theres something for you on my blog!! c...hey mansi, theres something for you on my blog!! check it out...@the_whisk_affairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09274842440068918000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-24653160373050328182008-07-03T03:42:00.000-07:002008-07-03T03:42:00.000-07:00This looks great - and it is gluten free from what...This looks great - and it is gluten free from what I can see. YUM!Simply...Gluten-freehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015076481640222385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-31138031535815879372008-07-02T23:03:00.000-07:002008-07-02T23:03:00.000-07:00Thanks for the tips dear... handvo also looks deli...Thanks for the tips dear... handvo also looks delicious... :)Anisheetuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325614061432346885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-42020573279805575752008-07-02T22:37:00.000-07:002008-07-02T22:37:00.000-07:00My friend made me handvo pancakes but it had far t...My friend made me handvo pancakes but it had far too much oil in it!! I like your healthier version.Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338468510575659800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-23881838751283254202008-07-02T20:36:00.000-07:002008-07-02T20:36:00.000-07:00this looks amazing - I have never heard of handvo ...this looks amazing - I have never heard of handvo flour but will try and look for it when in an Indian grocerie next as I would love to try thisJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3321320852129678916.post-91829654135156984212008-07-02T20:18:00.000-07:002008-07-02T20:18:00.000-07:00The pic makes me want to try it..The pic makes me want to try it..Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00173342308331759005noreply@blogger.com