Crispy Gujarati Handvo Bites by Chef Meghna: Your New Favorite Guilt-Free Snack

Looking for a wholesome snack that's both healthy and packed with flavor? Chef Meghna, a popular digital creator and culinary expert, introduces a must-try twist on a Gujarati classic—Crispy Handvo Bites. These mini, golden-brown delights are light on oil, high in protein, and loaded with the bold flavors that define traditional Gujarati cuisine. Whether you need a filling tea-time snack or a nutritious tiffin idea, these bites check every box.

What Makes Handvo Bites a Smart Snack?

These crispy Handvo bites are made using a mix of dals, rice, and fresh veggies like bottle gourd, carrots, and onions. Cooked in an Appe pan with minimal oil, they are guilt-free and perfect for anyone seeking a balance of taste and nutrition.

Ingredients You'll Need

• Chana Dal, Urad Dal, and Rice (soaked and blended)
• Water, Curd, Salt, and Spices (turmeric, red chilli, coriander powder)
• Garlic, Green Chilies, Asafoetida
• Grated veggies: Bottle gourd, Carrot, Onion, Sweetcorn (optional)
• Lemon juice, Jaggery, Chopped coriander
• Eno, Curry leaves, Sesame seeds, and a few drops of Oil

How to Make Them

Blend the soaked dals and rice into a batter, mix in the veggies and spices, and stir in Eno last. Pour into an Appe pan, add sesame seeds and curry leaves, cover, and cook until golden. Serve hot with coriander chutney for a satisfying bite.

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Chef Meghna's Gujarati Handvo Bites are proof that healthy snacking can be exciting. Crispy, colorful, and full of flavor—they might just become your new go-to comfort snack.