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Is a kind of stew prepared in winter season by the people of Gujarat? ›

In the wintertime to enjoy the undhiya (a kind of stew). There are a total of eight vegetables are stirred upside down and cooked over a wood fire in large earthen (clay) pots along with fresh spices to give Undhiyu its distinctive texture and flavour.

Undhiyu is a Gujarati mixed vegetable dish that is a regional specialty of Surat, Gujarat, India. The name of this dish comes from the Gujarati word "undhu", which translates to upside down, since the dish is traditionally cooked upside down underground in earthen pots, termed "matlu", which are fired from above.

The most warming vegetables that are good for your body are root vegetables like carrot, potato, onions, garlic, radish, yams, sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, etc, and hearty winter greens like palak, methi, sarson, muli, pudina, etc.

There are also seasonal specialties – Aamraas (Mango Pool) is commonly served in summer while Undhiyu which has roast vegetables and Muthias (veg kebabs) is characteristically had in January. Besides vegetarian dishes, the Muslim community, the tribal groups like Bohras and Khojas offers special non-vegetarian cuisine.

Dhokla, Khakra, and Undhiyu are the top names that cross our minds when it comes to the famous food of Gujarat. While these are definitely the pride of Gujarat, the state is known for much more than just a couple of dishes we see in the movies.

Keema is a stew that is usually prepared as a curry with ingredients such as minced lamb or goat meat, green peas, potatoes, ginger, chili, onions, ghee, garlic, and garam masala spices.

In winter, they hunted birds and animals and lived on stored foods. In spring, they hunted, fished and picked berries. In summer, they grew crops (beans, corn, and squash). In fall, they harvested crops and preserved food for the winter.