Handva

Each Piece is nearly 100 Gram

Handva is a savory Gujarati cake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, mixed with grated vegetables like bottle gourd (dudhi) and spiced with green chilies, ginger, and turmeric. This traditional dish is baked or cooked in a pan until it forms a golden, crispy crust on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy on the inside. Often topped with a tempering of mustard seeds, sesame seeds, and curry leaves, Handva is a nutritious and flavorful snack or light meal, enjoyed for its hearty texture and rich, spiced taste. It’s a perfect dish for breakfast, brunch, or even as a savory snack.

Good to know

• Pure vegetarian guarantee: no egg, no meat, no fish. Pooja Foods — pure vegetarian Indian food, made in Wellingborough since 1992.
• Jain, no onion and no garlic: we offer dishes made without onion and garlic, and vrat (fasting) food. Our kitchen handles onion, garlic, ginger and nuts, so for Jain or allergy needs please call 01933 278800 before ordering.
• Delivery: across the UK by 24-hour courier in insulated packaging. Choose your delivery date at checkout; orders usually leave on the next working day. Free delivery on orders of £60 or more, otherwise £7.99.
• Storage and reheating: freshly cooked and blast-frozen. Put it in the freezer when it arrives, or keep it in the fridge and eat within 2 to 3 days. Reheat until piping hot all the way through (curries: 7 to 8 minutes in the microwave).

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