Navratri, the annual Hindu festival that celebrates Goddess Durga, is around the corner as it starts on October 3 and ends on October 12. While members from the Gujarati community come together to play garba and dandiya, they are also joined by people from other communities. Amid the song and the dance, it is impossible to exclude food from any Indian festival celebrations.
Interestingly, the nine days are also a period of fasting. However, Indian chefs believe that one can make a variety of dishes to enjoy with friends and family. ADVERTISEMENT With the festival almost here, mid-day.
com asked Indian chefs to share some easy, delicious recipes that people can follow to make delicious dishes during the nine days when everybody gets together. They not only share a version of the handvo but also remind you of the classic chana masala, and even the kasturi paneer. With Navratri here, chef Varun Inamdar, who is associated with the Godrej Vikhroli Cucina Millets Cookbook, says the Peas Jowar Handvo is a delicious dish to make because it can be enjoyed by everybody.
The handvo is a much-loved evening snack in Gujarati homes and that makes it the perfect dish for the Navratri season - a time when lighter, wholesome meals take centre stage. This oven-baked version offers a healthier twist while retaining the dish’s savoury, vegetable-packed goodness. Semolina 1 1/2 cup Chickpea flour 1/4 cup Jowar flour 1/4 cup Jersey curd 2 cups Cabbage, washed and shredded 3 cups Green peas 1/2 cu.