Grits Handvo – an Indian savory cake

• 2 C yellow corn grits/polenta, millet rawa, or raagi rawa
• 1-2 T cream of wheat/sooji, (optional)
• 1 T chickpea flour or besan as thickening agent (optional) or handvo flour in place of sooji + besan
• 2 T flax meal
• 5 small or 2 large zucchini, grated
• 1 small bottle gourd, grated (doodhi)
• 1-2 onions, finely chopped (optional)
• 1-2 dry achar masala (optional) or a Spicy blend of cayenne Pepper, crushed red pepper, red chilli powder
• 4-5 T dry methi kasoori or 1 C fresh methi leaves (optional)
• 2 T toasted sesame seeds
• 1/8 tsp turmeric
• 1 bunch finely chopped fresh coriander
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 6-8 finely chopped green chilies to taste
• 3-4 fresh green garlic shoots (optional)
• 2 tsp lemon juice to taste
• 1 C 1 C plant based yogurt (optional, use water instead)
• 1/2 - 1 C water
• Salt to taste
• 2 1/2 tsp Eno Fruit Salt

Seasonings:

• Dry-roasted curry leaves
• Dry-roasted sesame seeds
• Dry-roasted mustard seeds
• Hing