Oondhiyu makes the Gujarati cuisine complete. The dish is a sort of stew, blended with aromatic spices and rich gravy. It is eaten across the state and differs from one to another only by the assortment of veggies preferred or the quantities of the spices. Oondhiyu is to the state of Gujarat what the stew is to the Irish cuisine. The presence of the veggies makes it a whole some meal in itself and it is also eaten plain, like a soup or starter, prior to the regular spread.
Ingredients:
2 cups of (mixed) surti papdi
Diced raw banana
Yam
French beans
Peas and small brinjals
1 teaspoon of ground green chilies
1/2 tsp each of ginger and garlic paste
1/2 cup of chopped coriander leaves
1 tsp refined wheat flour
1/4 tsp each of asafetida
Turmeric powder and ajwain
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tsp of sugar and salt to taste
Ingredients for Ghatta:
1 cup of methi leaves chopped fine
1/4 cup gram flour
1 tsp each of red chili powder and turmeric powder
1/4 cup of fresh grated and ground coconut
Cooking medium
Salt to taste
Popular Accompaniments:
You can relish the flavor and nutrition of Oondhiyu with rice, bread, roti or puri. It tastes great and is very healthy for the kids and seniors in the family. Oondhiyu is an authentic Gujarati dish and is popularly heralded as the Pride of Gujarat. It brings to the table the goodness inherent in assorted vegetables, aroma and gravy quality. It is usually served in the state as part of the daily cuisine planned but makes a grand presence at every festive spread. Give the kids veggies in a new form that they are sure to relish, serve Oondhiyu!
Preparation of Ghatta:
In a large mixing bowl, blend all the ingredients and knead into firm dough.
Create dumplings and fry them for around 2 minutes in the heated cooking medium.
Set aside.
Preparation:
Blend together in a blender the chili, coriander, ginger and garlic.
Rub this mix into the chopped veggies.
Pour some oil over the veggies and allow the mix to marinate for half an hour.
Main Cooking:
In a heavy bottom, large sauce pan, heat the cooking medium.
Add the marinated vegetables and stir fry for around 5 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, ajwain, gram flour and saltand cook till the veggies are all done.
Presentation:
Garnish with the coriander leaves and lemon juice. Finally add sugar and stir well.
