As winter comes and the spirit of celebration fills the air, Undhiyu takes center stage, with its seasonal vegetables and spices. Its significance during Uttarayan and the amazing flavors make it a must on every festive table. If you are making Undhiyu the first time or you already cooked and savored many times but want to explore more, we have got all the essentials, ensuring your winter feasts are nothing short of extraordinary.

Undhiyu or Oondhiya is a traditional Gujarati dish traces its roots back to the western state of India. "Undhiyu" is derived from the Gujarati word "undhu," meaning upside down, referring to the traditional method of cooking the dish in earthen pots buried upside down in the ground.

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Winter special recipe Undhiyu Recipe by Kalpana Rai
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Kathiyawadi vs Surti Undhiyu and more..

Surti Undhiyu hails from the city of Surat in Gujarat and is renowned for its diverse mix of seasonal vegetables. The inclusion of special varieties like surti papdi, valor papdi, and small eggplants lends this Undhiyu a distinct taste. Kathiyawadi version is known for its spicyness and the generous use of garlic. It's a hearty, robust Undhiyu that reflects the bold flavors of the Kathiawad region in Gujarat.

Surti Undhiyu Recipe by Jasmin Motta _ #BeingMotta
Great recipe for Surti Undhiyu. #Win #Week8#Jan #W2Makar Sankranti special.Popular delicious nutritious delicacy from Gujarati cuisine.. Undhiyu prepared with special winter veggies, fenugreek muthiya flavoured with spicy fresh green garlic...served with wheat puff puris, jalebi on occasion of...
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Kathiyawadi Undhiyu

Kathiyawadi Undhiyu Recipe by DrPushpa Dixit
Great recipe for Kathiyawadi Undhiyu. #Nov #W4Undhiyu, a traditional Gujarati curry prepared with many fresh vegetables and dhokli muthiya, is a must have item on festivals like Uttarayan (kite flying festival), Diwali, etc. and special occasions like marriage parties. This deliciously rich...
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Ubadiyu or Matka Undhiyu

Ubadiyu / Matka Undhiyu Recipe by spicequeen
Great recipe for Ubadiyu / Matka Undhiyu. Ubadiyu is a famous dish from South Gujarat which is prepared during winters. Fresh spice paste is used to prepare ubadiyu. Vegetables are covered with this spice paste. There is a type of grass called ‘Kalhar’ which is used to to flavour this beautiful...
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Matla Undhiyu Recipe by Nutan Shah
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Chapdi Undhiyu

Chapdi Tawo Undhiyu Recipe by Darshana Patel
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Chapdi Tavo undhiyu Recipe by Ruchita Chauhan
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Undhiyu and Chaapdi Gujju special Recipe by pooja Ladva
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Green Undhiyu

Surti Green Undhiyu Recipe by Rajeshree Shah (Homechef), Gujarat
Great recipe for Surti Green Undhiyu. Undhiyu is a traditional winter favourite dish of South Gujarat and all Gujarati families.
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Rajwadi Undhiyu

Rajwadi undhiyu Recipe by Sneha Patel
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Papdi nu Undhiyu

Papdi nu Undhiyu Recipe by Geeta Godhiwala
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Instant Pot Undhiyu

Kathiyavadu style healthy Undhiyu Recipe by Rekha Bapodra
Great recipe for Kathiyavadu style healthy Undhiyu. I have done it in Instant Pot but can be done on gas on a very low heat.
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I have done it in Instant Pot but can be done on gas on a very low heat.

Undhiyu Masala

Undhiyu Sabji Masala Recipe by Dr Vidyashree
Great recipe for Undhiyu Sabji Masala. Gujarati’s most favourite sabji recipe. Famous all over the world
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Undhiyu Ingredient List | Undhiyu Vegetable List

While specific ingredients may vary based on family traditions, preferences and type, here is a general list of vegetables and key components commonly used in Undhiyu:

Vegetables:

  1. Baby potatoes
  2. Baby eggplant
  3. Surti papdi (Green beans)
  4. Valor papdi (flat beans)
  5. Raw bananas
  6. Sweet potatoes
  7. Purple yam (kand)
  8. Brinjals (eggplants)
  9. Fresh tuvar (pigeon peas)
  10. Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi leaves)
  11. Coriander leaves

Other Ingredients:

  1. Undhiyu masala
  2. Garlic and ginger paste
  3. Green chili paste
  4. Tamarind pulp

For Garnish:

  1. Grated coconut: Adds freshness and texture.
  2. Chopped coriander leaves: Enhances the visual appeal and imparts freshness.

Ingredients (Varies):

  1. Muthiya
  2. Cashews or almonds
  3. Ghee (clarified butter)

Customize the ingredients to suit your taste preferences and make the Undhiyu experience uniquely yours!

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Now join the Undhiyu celebration! Share the magic of your homemade Undhiyu recipes. Spread the joy of Undhiyu around the world! 🌿🍲