Undhiyo is the most famous Gujarati delicacy, cooked with potatoes, brinjals and some unique ingredients. This dish can be served either as a main dish or as a side dish, however you serve, believe me it is all time hit Gujarati dish.

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg medium size potatoes (peeled and chopped)
• 4 bay brinjals (baingan)
• 1 cup broad beans chopped
• 10 cloves garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1/2 cup yam (kand)
• 2 tbsp oil
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• 2 cups raw banans (peeled and chopped)
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 3-4 green chillies finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1-1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
• Salt to taste

For making Muthiya you will need:

• 1/2 cup Bengal Gram Flour (besan)
• 1/2 cup fenugreek Leaves (kasuri methi)
• 1 inch ginger
• 2-3 green chillies
• Oil for deep-frying
• Salt to taste

How to make Undhiyo :

1. Wash the brinjals in normal tap water, slit and cut into 4-5 pieces each.
2. Combine all the ingredients of making muthiya without adding oil.
3. Make a soft and firm dough.
4. Divide the dough into small equal portions and shape each into one-inch long half-inch thick rolls.
5. Heat sufficient oil in a deep-fryer.
6. Deep fry the prepared rolls till golden brown,  remove and keep aside.
7. Heat another pan and add 2 tbsp of cooking oil.
8. Add mustard seeds along with asafoetida.
9. When the seeds starts crackling , add chopped beans, salt and spices.
10. Make the layers of rest of the vegetables by spicing up them with some salt and turmeric powder.
11. Stir fry for 6-7 minutes on high flame heat.
12. Now add 2 cups of water, cover the pan and simmer the flame.
13. Leave to cook for about 12-15 minutes.
14. Now gently mix the fried muthiyas and again simmer the gas.
15. We just need to cook it for last 8-10 minutes at low temperature.
16. Gently stir the vegetables occasionally.
17. Garnish the dish with grated coconut.
18. Serve hot with Indian roti or naan.