Zucchini Multigrain Handva(Gujrati savoury cake)


Ingredients
For Batter
2 cups grated zucchini
½ cup semolina(sooji)
¼ cup gram flour(besan)
¼ cup corn meal(makki ka atta)
2 tbsp rice flour
½ cup fresh yogurt
1 ½ tsp ginger green  chilli paste
1 tbsp coriander powder
¼ tsp turmeric powder
1 ½ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp citric acid
1 tbsp sugar
Salt to taste
For Tempering
2 tbsp  oil
½ tsp asafoetida
2 tsp mustard seeds

1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 sprigs curry leaves
  Blend all the ingredients for the batter together.
 Add just enough water to have dropping cosistency. 
 In a pan heat the oil and add asfoetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves.
  Spread the batter evenly on the oil.
 Turn down the heat and cook covered for 10 mins.


Flip over by sliding on a plate. Cook for 3 mins.

Cut in squares and enjoy as snacks or as breakfast!

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