Surti Undhiyu Recipe
A winter special delight undhiyu a quintessential dish from Gujarat , is a festive and hearty one-pot meal especially in winter this vibrant medley of seasonal vegetable , flavored with rich spices and cooked in an earthy style , offer a perfect blend of textures and tastes if you’re looking for an easy Surti Undhiyu recipe you’re in the right place follow the recipe and let’s make Surti Undhiyu and enjoy the recipe

Ingredients
1/3 Cup surti papdi
1/3 Cup potato peeled and cubed
1/3 Cup sweet potato cut into dices
1/3 Cup Fresh pigeon peas or fresh tuvar dana
1/5 Cup green peas
1/5 Cup kachori
1/3 Cup yam peeled and diced
1 Nos Egg plant (baigan)
2/5 Tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 Tablespoon cumin seed (jeera)
1 Tablespoon mustard seed (rai)
1/3 Tablespoon asafoetida (hing)
1 Tablespoon red chili powder
1 Tablespoon turmeric powder
1 Tablespoon coriander powder
1/4 Tablespoon garam masala powder
1/2 Tablespoon jaggery
1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
As needed coriander leaves for garnish
Step:1
Start by washing and cutting the vegetable . The key to a great Surti Undhiyu recipe is the variety of vegetable . The combination of potato , sweet potato , eggplant , and yam creates a rich base . Don’t forget to cube them into bite sized pieces for easy cooking serving
Step:2
In a bowl , mix ginger garlic paste , turmeric powder , red chili powder , coriander powder , and garam masala with a little water to form a smooth paste . This will give the dish its signature aroma and spice
Step:3
Heat oil in a large , heavy-bottomed pan . Add cumin seed , musted seed , and asafoetida . Let them sizzle for a few seconds , once the seed pop , add the spice paste and saute in for 3-4 minutes untill the raw smell disappears . And the oil start to separate form the spices
Step:4
Now , add the prepared vegetable to the pan-surti papdi , batata , tuvar dana , green peas , and yam . Stir well ensuring the veggies are coated with spice mix . Add salt and jaggery , which will bring out the perfect balance of sweetness . Add about a cup of water and cook covered on low heat for 20-30 minutes , stirring occasionally to avoid burning
Step:5
Once the vegetable are half-cooked , add kachori (or methi na gota) to the pot . these little dough dumpling add texture and flavor to the dish . Cover and let everything cook for another 15-20 minutes , cook until the vegetable are tender and spice are well incorporated
Step:6
Once the Surti Undhiyu is fully cooked , squeeze garnish with some fresh lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves . The Undhiyu is ready serve it with phulka , paratha , or rice for a fulfilling meal enjoy the undhiyu
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FAQs
1. What makes Surti Undhiyu unique
Signature Features:
Winter-special vegetables (surati papdi, kand, ratalu)
Muthiya (fried chickpea flour dumplings)
Sukhdi masala (special dry spice blend)
Earthen pot cooking (traditionally upside-down/”undhu” style)
2. Can I make it without seasonal vegetables
Smart Substitutes:
Surati papdi: Green beans + fresh peas
Ratalu: Sweet potatoes
Kand: Purple yam or regular potatoes
3. Why is my Undhiyu too dry
Proper liquid ratio: 1 cup water per 4 cups veggies
Layer correctly: Juicy veggies at bottom
Cover while cooking to trap steam
4. What’s the secret to perfect muthiya
Chickpea flour texture: Semi-coarse (not too fine)
Fry until golden before adding to curry
Add ajwain for digestibility
5. Can I use pressure cooker
Modern Method:
Cook base veggies (2 whistles)
Add delicate veggies later
Skip earthen pot flavor
6. Best accompaniments
Traditional: Puri, shrikhand
Healthy: Bajra roti
Festive: Masala buttermilk
Conclusion
Surti Undhiyu is Gujarat’s winter celebration in a pot – a medley of seasonal roots, dumplings and spices that sings of tradition. This upside-down cooked marvel wins hearts because:
12+ ingredients create harmony
Sweet-spicy balance from jaggery-masala combo
Textural fireworks (soft veggies vs crispy muthiya)
