Handvo (Lentil Cake)

• 1 pc: Medium bottle gourd
• 1 tsp: Urad dal
• 1 tsp: Channa dal
• 3 tbsp: Coriander chopped
• 3-4 no: Green chillies finely chopped
• 3 cup: Buttermilk
• 3 tsp: Soda bi-carb
• 1 tsp: Cumin seeds
• 1 tsp: Mustard seeds
• 4-5 tbsp: Oil
• Salt to taste
• For Grinding Together
  • 1 cup: Yellow moong dal
  • 1 cup: Rice

1. Take butter milk in a large vessel.
2. Add salt, soda and flour, mix well. Keep aside for 6-7 hours.
3. Grate bottle gourd and squeeze out excess water.
4. Add gourd, coriander and green chillies.
5. Heat oil in a pan, add urad and channa dals and seeds.
6. Allow to splutter, pour half in the batter, mix thoroughly.
7. Put in a greased oven proof deep container.
8. Pour remaining seasoning on top.
9. Place in a preheated oven at 280 °C for 10 minutes.
10. Reduce to 200 °C or 180°C for 40 minutes or till done.
11. Check by inserting a skewer, which should come out clean.
12. Slice into wedges and serve hot.