Instant Rava Handvo

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients, except soda and oil.
2. Make a thickish batter, adding buttermilk accordingly.
3. Keep aside for 30 min.
4. Now gently fold in soda.
5. Put a medium heavy saucepan or possibly kadai to heat.
6. Put 1/2 Tbsp. oil in pan, add in very few of both seeds.
7. Allow to splutter. Pour 1ladleful batter in oil.
8. Cover and allow to cook on very low.
9. When the base turns crisp and golden, flip over.
10. Allow other side to become crisp.
11. Serve warm with green chutney or possibly sauce.
12. Repeat with remaining batter.
13. If many are required at a time, use more than one stoves and pans.
14. Or possibly use the paddu tava. (It is a thick iron griddle with c. depressions like muffin trays.)
15. Making time: 30 min (excluding soaking time)
16. Makes: 7-8 handvo cakes
17. Shelflife: Batter can be stored for few hrs, add in soda and use as required.
18. Variation: Grind a handful of green peas and spinach leaves and add in to batter to give a green colour to the cakes.
19. Note:See which the cakes are made in a heavy pan on low flame or possibly in a good nonstick one. Other wise the bottom will tend to stick. Also, make sure the base is well golden brown before flipping over. If it is not done then it won't come out easily.