Jain Surti Undhiyu recipe | winter special Traditional recipe | Urvi Shah

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are lower in calories and provide a similar texture.

malabar spinach

🥗Healthier: regular spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Regular spinach is widely available and offers similar nutrients.

coconut

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Coconut milk provides creaminess with fewer calories.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is a more accessible alternative with a similar flavor profile.

Prepare the mixed vegetables by washing and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add dry ginger powder and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in the chopped methi leaves and sauté for another minute.

Add the papdi, tuvar dana, raw banana, and green cucumber to the pot, stirring to combine with the aromatics.

Sprinkle in the garam masala, turmeric, and red chilli powder, mixing well to coat the vegetables evenly.

Pour in water to cover the vegetables, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender.

Finish with the ripened banana, stirring to combine.

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