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Undhiyu
ઊંધિયું · OON-dhee-yoo
Vegetarian
Cultural meaning and context — not a step-by-step recipe.
Named for how it was cooked — undhu, upside down, in a sealed earthen pot over coals. Now a winter event dish: families make it in bulk for Uttarayan and invite people over.
About this dish
18-20 winter vegetables slow-cooked together with muthia (dumplings) and spices. Traditional preparation involves an earthen pot placed upside down (undhu) over hot coals.
Festivals & occasions
When families traditionally serve or prepare Undhiyu.
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