Undhiyu

An authentic recipe for traditional Gujarati Undhiyu, highlighting slow-cooked winter vegetables, stuffed baby eggplants, and spiced fenugreek dumplings.

Level Hard Prep 60 min Cook 90 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

150 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 60m

Cook 90m

Level Hard

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Gujarati Undhiyu, highlighting slow-cooked winter vegetables, stuffed baby eggplants, and spiced fenugreek dumplings.

A festive Gujarati mixed vegetable dish cooked with stuffed roots, beans, and herb dumplings.

Instructions

Mix chopped fenugreek leaves, whole wheat flour, besan, and spices to form a soft dough, shape into small cylindrical muthias, and fry or steam them until cooked.
Prepare the green masala paste by combining grated coconut, cilantro, green garlic, ginger-chili paste, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
Stuff the slit baby eggplants and potatoes generously with a portion of the green masala mixture.
In a heavy-bottomed pan or traditional pressure cooker base, heat oil and add carom seeds and asafoetida.
Layer the vegetables, surti papdi, stuffed eggplants, potatoes, purple yam, and raw bananas along with the remaining green masala.
Cover and cook on low heat, or pressure cook for a few whistles, ensuring everything is tender and well-infused, then gently fold in the fried muthias before serving.
90 min

Nutrition

Calories 380

Protein 8g

Carbs 45g

Fat 20g

Fiber 9g

Sugar 10g

Sodium 410mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 60 min

Cook 90 min

Total 150 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.8
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 8.5
Value 9.0
Instructions 9.0
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 8.5
Difficulty 7.0
Would Make Again 9.0

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An absolute masterpiece of Gujarati cuisine, offering a complex blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

Pros

Rich traditional flavor
Packed with wholesome winter vegetables
Incredible texture variety

Cons

Time-consuming preparation

Overview

A festive Gujarati mixed vegetable dish cooked with stuffed roots, beans, and herb dumplings.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Gujarati Undhiyu, highlighting slow-cooked winter vegetables, stuffed baby eggplants, and spiced fenugreek dumplings.

Tips

Do not stir too frequently once the vegetables are layered to prevent them from breaking apart
Fresh green garlic is key to achieving authentic Gujarati winter flavor
Serve hot with warm puris and shrikhand for a traditional feast