Handvo
हांडवो · హాండ్వో
A savoury Gujarati baked cake of fermented rice-and-lentil batter with bottle gourd and spices. Fermentation and the lentil content keep its GI moderate.
Nutrition per Serving
Sugars shown are total sugars (naturally occurring + added) per serving and are approximate. For fruits and dairy this is mostly natural sugar; for sweets and many cooked dishes it reflects added sugar or jaggery.
Tips to Manage Blood Sugar
Bake rather than shallow-fry, and add extra bottle gourd or vegetables to the batter to raise fiber and lower the glycemic load.
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