Ondhwa or Handvoh - Spicy Lentil Cake Recipe

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Ondhwa or Handvoh - Spicy Lentil Cake
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  2. Overnight Preparation:.
  3. Mix the Ondhwa flour , plus the semolina and strong flour with yoghurt to form a firm mixture. Cover it and keep it overnight in a warm place. This enables the ondhwa flour to ferment.
  4. On the next day:.
  5. Grate the potatoes, onions and carrots. Add them to the Ondhwa mixture. ( You can also add a grated marrow or zuchini also if you wish - any vegetables that can cook well and provide moisture to the mixture can be added). Blend the ginger, garlic and green chillies in a mixer or blender and add to the mixture . Add the salt and turmeric. Mix it all together in a fairly large saucepan or basin.
  6. Heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan. Add the mustard seeds, cloves and cinnamon to the oil. Add a tablespoon of sesame seeds to the oil. Once the mustard seeds stop popping, pour the hot oil over the ondhwa mixture and stir well.
  7. Mix the sodabicarbonate with a half cup of warm water and add this to the mixture. The mixture will start to rise (Hence the need for using a large saucepan or basin).
  8. Transfer the mixture into a very well greased baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds on top of the mixture and bake at 170 degrees for 30 minutes and 150 degrees for 10 minutes. Check that it's cooked by putting a knife in the middle of the ondhwa. If the knife comes out dry - the ondhwa is cooked. If not - give it an extra 5-10 minutes. The top of the Ondhwa should look fairly dark when it is cooked.Ondhwo will be crispy on the outside but lovely and firm on the inside.
  9. This can be served with yoghurt and coconut chutney or with coriander and chilly chutney.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1362.11 Kcal (5703 kJ)
Calories from fat 586.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.17g 100%
Sodium 3414.31mg 142%
Potassium 561.69mg 12%
Total Carbs 167.12g 56%
Sugars 3.09g 12%
Dietary Fiber 17.94g 72%
Protein 22.66g 45%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 18%
Iron 11.3mg 63%
Calcium 452.3mg 45%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 345.52 Kcal (1447 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.53g 100%
Sodium 866.08mg 142%
Potassium 142.48mg 12%
Total Carbs 42.39g 56%
Sugars 0.78g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.55g 72%
Protein 5.75g 45%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 18%
Iron 2.9mg 63%
Calcium 114.7mg 45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.9
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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