Undhiyu is one of the traditional dishes which is very famous in Gujarat. It consists of a mixture of vegetables that are combined together in spices to prepare this mouth-watering dish along with some special fenugreek dumplings called muthiya. Undhiyu got its name from the Gujarati word “undhu” meaning upside down because of the tradition of cooking this dish underground in an upside-down clay pot.
Undhiyu can be prepared mostly in winters since it requires a variety of seasonal vegetables including purple yam, green beans, and eggplant. Apart from that, it can be prepared during various religious festivities including Uttarayan and at family functions since the rich aroma and flavors make it very comforting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of mixed vegetables (potatoes, eggplant, purple yam, beans)
- 1 cup of green peas
- 1/2 cup of grated coconut
- 2 tablespoons of coriander leaves
- 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons of oil
- Muthiyas
- 1 cup of fenugreek leaves
- 1 cup of gram flour
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- Salt to taste
Steps to Prepare Undhiyu
- Prepare Muthiya: Prepare a dough using fenugreek leaves, gram flour, spices, and water and prepare dumplings out of them and fry them.
- Prepare Vegetables: Cut the vegetables into medium-sized pieces and keep them ready.
- Prepare Masala: Prepare masala by mixing grated coconut, sesame seeds, coriander leaves, ginger-garlic paste, spices, and salt to taste.
- Cook Vegetables: In a large frying pan, heat oil and sauté the cut vegetables with masala added to them.
- Add Muthiyas: Now add prepared muthiyas and stir gently.
- Slow Cook: Let them cook on a low flame covered for about 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion
Undhiyu is more than just a meal, it is a celebration of seasonal bounty and rich Gujarati heritage. Cooking this slow-cooked classic at home is the ultimate way to bring warmth, tradition, and unforgettable flavors to your family gathering!
