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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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