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    Easy Instant Pot Undhiyu

    Published: Jun 14, 2018 · Modified: May 6, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 17 Comments

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    A mixed vegetable casserole, Undhiyu is a delicious vegan and gluten-free Gujarati dish. It is a flavor-packed combination of baby eggplants, beans, and root vegetables cooked with warming spices, peanuts, coconut. The best part of the casserole is the addition of veggie dumplings called "Muthia". In this easy recipe using Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, I am sharing all of my tips and shortcuts to make authentic tasting Undhiyu in no time!

    undhiyu served in a bowl

    What is Undhiyu

    Traditionally made in a clay pot, Undhiyu is a special Gujarati dish made with a medley of tubers and veggies like purple yam, sweet and regular potatoes, green beans, eggplants, etc. The clay pot is filled with veggies and spices. Then, the pot is buried in a large underground furnace covered by a pile of dried leaves which are set alight.

    Otherwise, considered as a laborious dish, my Undhiyu recipe is simple to cook for 2 reasons:

    1. The convenience of frozen, pre-chopped vegetables like purple yam, green beans (surti papdi) and shelled green beans(sutra papdi lilva) which are readily available in Indian grocery stores.
    2. Using an Instant Pot to layer the veggies and spices and cooking them to perfection without any babysitting.
    Ingredients to make Undhiyu

    Ingredients

    In addition to the mixed vegetables, Undhiyu uses aromatic spices like turmeric, carom seeds, ginger, green chili, ground cumin, and coriander that add depth and flavors. I also love ground peanuts and grated coconut that add nutty flavors to this dish.

    baby Eggplant with ingredients for stuffing

    Although, the hardy veggies can be marinated in the spices before hand, I almost never do it with the Instant Pot. Simply layering them along with the veggies and cooking on low pressure makes this hearty pot of mixed vegetable casserole.

    Undhiyu - Mixed vegetable Casserole dish served in a bowl.

    After, the veggies are cooked, stir in the pre-cooked steamed dumplings, Muthia. If, this dish has started to sound a bit complex. Another tip is to either cook and freeze the Muthia (my preferred method, because nothing beats home-cooked flavors) or buy the store-bought frozen Muthia, they are super delicious and come in handy.

    I promise you will fall in love with the earthy flavors and aromas of this hallmark vegan Gujarati dish!

    Undhiyu served with puri and basundi

    Often, I compare this dish to the Maharashtrian mixed vegetable dish, Bhogichi Bhaji. Similar to Undhiyu, is made during the winter months to celebrate the seasons harvest bounty. In addition, both dishes are easy to make in the Instant Pot and very versatile.

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    Instant Pot Undhiyu

    Mixed vegetable casserole with a medley of veggies likes, purple yam, sweet and regular potatoes, green beans, eggplants cooked in earthy spices, ginger and chilies.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 507kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 8 baby eggplants
    • 1 medium Idaho potato ,peeled and cubed
    • 1 medium sweet potato optional
    • 1 cup Indian flat beans /frozen surti papdi
    • 1 cup diced violet Indian yam /frozen ratalu
    • ½ cup shelled indian flat beans /frozen surti papdi lilva

    Eggplant Stuffing Ingredients:

    • 1 tablespoon shredded dry coconut ,lightly roasted
    • 1 tablespoon ground peanuts
    • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    Remaining Ingredients

    • ¼ cup oil
    • pinch asafetida /hing
    • 1 teaspoon carom seeds /ajwain
    • 1 teaspoon hot green chilies ,minced
    • 2 teaspoons ginger ,grated
    • 2 teaspoons garlic ,grated
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric ground
    • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 tablespoon ground peanuts
    • 2 tablespoons shredded dry coconut lightly roasted
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 2 teaspoons sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 cup pre-cooked muthia
    • ½ cup coriander leaves chopped for garnish

    Instructions

    • Wash the baby eggplants and trim the stems to about ½ inch. Starting from the round globe end, cut the eggplants vertically, stopping before you cut into the stem. Make a second, perpendicular cut from the globe end toward the stem, again stopping before you cut into the stem.
    • In a small bowl, stir together the coconut, peanuts, coriander powder, red chili powder and salt. Stuff the eggplants by spooning about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the mixture into the slits. Reserve any remaining mixture (you may not use all of it). Reserve the eggplants.
    • Set Instant Pot to saute mode and heat oil. Add hing and carom seeds, cook them for a minute or until aromatic.
    • Add potatoes, beans, purple yam and shelled beans. Add green chili, ginger and garlic and mix well. Add turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, ground peanuts, coconut, salt and sugar. Add water and layer the stuffed eggplants on top. Springle any remaining stuffing mixture on top. Do not mix.
    • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing and cook on low pressure for 4 minutes. Press Cancel and quick release the pressure. Gently take the cooked eggplant out. Add Muthia and cilantro and mix gently. Top with reserved eggplant and enjoy hot!

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1842mg | Potassium: 2674mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2085IU | Vitamin C: 194.7mg | Calcium: 475mg | Iron: 17.1mg
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    EASY Undhiyu

    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. 4waystoyummy says

      June 14, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      Once again I am intrigued. I am unfamiliar with eggplants but I just so happen to have 2 Japanese eggplants in my refrigerator beconing me to try them. Would they work well in your dish and would you slice them in half?
      Thank you! I do love your video segments that you have added.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        June 14, 2018 at 1:22 pm

        Hi Heide! Cut the chines eggplant into 2 to 3 inch pieces and then make the cross slits in catch piece. Can’t wait to find out how you like it. Let me know if you have any questions

        Reply
    2. Blogtastic Food says

      June 14, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      Great job Archana! Looks delicious (:

      Reply
      • Archana says

        June 15, 2018 at 7:42 am

        Thank you Nick!

        Reply
    3. Debanita says

      June 15, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      Looks delicious and flavourful. Will try it soon!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        June 15, 2018 at 11:01 pm

        Thank you! I look forward to your feedback

        Reply
    4. Chitra says

      November 09, 2018 at 7:01 pm

      I have couple packets of frozen mix for undhiyo. Can I substitute that for veggies and just use the masala directly instead of stuffing the brinjals? Should it taste similar?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        November 09, 2018 at 7:48 pm

        Hi Chitra, It will come out deliciuos. I have tried it a few times. No need to stuff eggplant either.

        Reply
    5. Himani Tailor says

      December 29, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      I follow same recipe
      Everything cook well but my papdi stayed little hard what can I do for that?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 31, 2019 at 12:09 am

        You can add an extra 1 minute of pressure cooking

        Reply
    6. Protima says

      January 10, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      Hi Archana,
      If I want to make this using only the frozen mix, are these masala proportions good for 2 bags of mix? Also would I change the timing at all if I don't use any fresh veggies? I want to make it this weekend. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 11, 2020 at 8:36 pm

        Yes you can use 2 bags of frozen veggies and the spice mix should work the same. You can always adjust salt and chili powder after.

        Reply
    7. Urvi says

      August 18, 2020 at 10:36 am

      What frozen muthiya do you recommend?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        August 18, 2020 at 2:28 pm

        I love deep brand muthiya.

        Reply
    8. Nim says

      February 03, 2021 at 7:25 pm

      Very easy and great tips to make it in the Instant pot. Tasty and flavorful recipe that I tried today skipping the muthias and stuffed eggplant. Added a few baby potatoes and 1 medium sweet potato with a bag of frozen undhiyu vegs. Used the same spice mix and loved how easy it was to make in the IP.

      I like this website and get inspired to cook some traditional recipes in an easier way. Thank you!5 stars

      Reply
    9. R says

      May 19, 2021 at 8:05 am

      Hi Archana
      Love all your recipes. I made the undhyu the night before . How do you recommend I reheat the undhyu, so it doesn’t overcook and get mushy ?
      Thanks

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 20, 2021 at 9:06 am

        You can microwave undhiyu to reheat.

        Reply

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