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surti-oondhiyoo

Recipe of Surti Oondhiyoo

Hetal Kamdar
Surti Oondhiyoo is a classic and a traditional Gujarati delicacy that is prepared in every Gujarati household during winters. It is a medley of fresh green vegetables, roots, and methi muthiya that are cooked together in spices.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 726 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup baby potatoes peeled
  • 3 to 4 brinjal baingan/eggplant, small
  • 1 ¼ cups surti papdi fresh vaal , strung and cut into halves
  • ¾ cup purple yam kand, peeled and cut into cubes
  • ¼ cup fresh toovar arhar dana
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp carom seeds ajwain
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida hing
  • a pinch of soda bi-carb
  • salt to taste

For The Methi Muthias - (makes Approx. 18 To 20)

  • 3 cups chopped fenugreek methi leaves
  • salt to taste
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour gehun ka atta
  • ½ cup besan Bengal gram flour
  • 3 tsp ginger-green chili paste
  • 2 ½ tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder Haldi
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • a pinch soda bi-carb
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • oil for deep frying

Be Mixed Together For Coriander-coconut Masala

  • ¼ cup Green peas shelled
  • 1 cup freshly grated coconut
  • ½ cup finely chopped coriander dhania
  • cup finely chopped green garlic hara lehsun
  • 1 tbsp coriander-cumin seeds powder
  • 2 tsp ginger-green chili paste
  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

For the methi muthias:

  • Combine the fenugreek leaves and a little salt in a bowl and mix well.
  • Allow to stand for 5 to 7 minutes and squeeze out all the liquid from the fenugreek leaves.
  • Add all the remaining ingredients and knead into a soft dough, adding water only if required.
  • Divide the dough into 18 to 20 equal portions and shape each portion roughly into a round by rolling it between your palms and fingers.
  • Heat the oil in a kadhai and deep fry the muthias a few at a time on a medium flame till they turn golden brown in color from all the sides.
  • Drain on an absorbent paper and keep aside.

How to proceed with vegetables:

  • Make a criss-cross slit on each baby potato and brinjal taking care not to separate the segments.
  • Stuff the vegetables evenly using ½ of the coriander-coconut masala mixture and keep aside.
  • Combine the fresh Vaal, purple yam, toovar dana and the remaining masala mixture in a bowl, mix well and keep aside to marinate for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a thick-bottomed Pan. Add the carom seeds, asafoetida, and soda-bi-carb and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
  • Add the papdi beans,tuwar dana, and stir well and fry for two minutes.
  • Now add the stuffed baby potatoes, brinjal, all the marinated vegetables, salt, and green masala.
  • Stir once or twice. Add half a cup of water and mix well.
  • Cover with the lid and pour some water on the
  • lid and cook on low heat.
  • Check every few minutes, tossing occasionally, taking care to keep the stuffed vegetables on the top.
  • Cover and continue to cook until nearly done.
  • Best is to check the brinjal for doneness. Add the fried muthiyas and cover and allow to simmer on low heat till the muthiyas are double in size.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander, chopped fresh green garlic, and scraped coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 726kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 21gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 57mgPotassium: 1685mgFiber: 24gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1163IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 836mgIron: 9mg
Keyword authentic gujarati undhiya, Surti Oondhiyoo, traditional undhiya recipe, undhiya recipe, undhiyoo recipe
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