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Oil Free Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe - No Onion No Garlic

Gujarati Recipes · No Onion No Garlic (Sattvic) · 1h · 3 servings

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60 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 1 cup gram flour (besan) - or handwa flour mix
  • 1/2 cup methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
  • 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • + 19 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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How to Make Oil Free Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe - No Onion No Garlic at Home

Ingredients (24 items)

  • gram flour (besan) - or handwa flour mix1 cup
  • methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped1/2 cup
  • red chilli powder1 tablespoon
  • turmeric powder (haldi)1 teaspoon
  • asafoetida (hing)1/2 teaspoon
  • sugar1 teaspoon
  • pinch cooking soda1
  • -/2 coriander (dhania) leaves - chopped1 cups
  • teaspoons green chillies - finely chopped2
  • tablespoons dessicated coconut2
  • teaspoons red chilli powder3
  • -/2 teaspoons turmeric powder (haldi)1
  • teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)4
  • teaspoons garam masala powder2
  • salt - to taste
  • teaspoons sugar - (optional)2
  • avarekalu / lilva beans - stringed1 cup
  • tindora (dondakaya/ kovakkai) - sliced1 cup
  • raw banana - chopped1 cup
  • green peas (matar)1/2 cup
  • cabbage (patta gobi/ muttaikose) - shredded1/2 cup
  • purple cabbage - shredded1/2 cup
  • brinjal (baingan / eggplant) - make 4 slits3
  • coriander (dhania) leaves - few
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time40 min
Total Time1h
Servings3
CourseSide Dish
CuisineGujarati Recipes
DietNo Onion No Garlic (Sattvic)
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare Oil Free Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe (No Onion No Garlic), prep up with all the ingredients required and proceed with making muthiya

  2. 2

    To make muthiya, mix all the ingredients - besan, fenugreek leaves, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, hing, sugar, salt, soda along with some water required to make a stiff dough

  3. 3

    Once the dough ahs come together, form small round dumpling of the size of muthiyas

  4. 4

    Steam them in a preheated steamer for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat, or until the dumplings are steamed

  5. 5

    Keep aside

  6. 6

    In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients of dry masala which include - coriander leaves, green chillies, coconut powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt to taste, sugar and mix them well with a little water just enough to bind it

  7. 7

    Fill this dry masala into the eggplants

  8. 8

    Similarly, rub the same masala on to other vegetables except cabbage

  9. 9

    Keep the veggies to marinate in the masala for 30 minutes

  10. 10

    In a pressure cooker, add all the veggies - lilva, tindora, raw banana, and the green peas with a glass (240ml) of water and salt to taste

  11. 11

    Pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the flame

  12. 12

    Allow the pressure to release naturally

  13. 13

    Bake cabbage in a preheated oven, at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 10 minutes or till done

  14. 14

    You can steam it as well

  15. 15

    Bake filled eggplants for about 10-15 minutes in oven at 375 degrees fahrenheit

  16. 16

    Now take a large kadai or saucepan and add all the vegetables, except the eggplants and mix well

  17. 17

    Adjust water only if required

  18. 18

    Add in the steamed muthia and eggplants and give a quick and careful mix

  19. 19

    Garnish it with coriander leaves

  20. 20

    Serve Gujarati Undhiyu along with Gujarati Puran Poli Recipe, Gujarati Kadhi Recipe - Sweet And Spicy Gujarati Kadhi and some steamed rice and finish the meal with a dessert of Golpapdi Recipe

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Frequently Asked Questions about Undhiyu

What is Undhiyu?+
Oil Free Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe - No Onion No Garlic is a no onion no garlic (sattvic) Gujarati Recipes side dish dish made with gram flour (besan) - or handwa flour mix, methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped, red chilli powder, turmeric powder (haldi), and more. It takes about 1h to prepare and serves 3.
How long does it take to cook Undhiyu?+
Oil Free Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe - No Onion No Garlic takes 1h in total — 20 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Undhiyu?+
Oil Free Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe - No Onion No Garlic requires 24 ingredients including gram flour (besan) - or handwa flour mix, methi leaves (fenugreek leaves) - chopped, red chilli powder, turmeric powder (haldi), asafoetida (hing), and 19 more. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Undhiyu easy to make at home?+
Yes! Oil Free Gujarati Undhiyu Recipe - No Onion No Garlic can be made at home in 1h following the 20 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Undhiyu online?+
Yes! You can order Undhiyu from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Undhiyu" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.