Enjoy the homestyle comfort of Surti Undhiyu, a classic Indian vegetable curry with aromatic spicing. This nutritious vegetarian dish is naturally healthy, family-friendly, and fits a calorie-conscious lifestyle.
Prep all vegetables: cut eggplant, potatoes, sweet potato, and yam into 1.5-inch chunks. Trim green beans and cauliflower into bite-size pieces.
In a large bowl, combine chopped cilantro, coconut, ginger paste, green chili paste, garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and sugar. Toss vegetables well in this spiced mixture so every chunk is coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium heat. Gently add the spiced vegetables and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 30-35 minutes. Stir only every 10-15 minutes to avoid breaking up the vegetables, allowing them to steam in their own juices.
Check for doneness: potatoes and yams should be fork-tender but not mushy. Stir in lime juice and fenugreek leaves, cook uncovered for 5 minutes to blend flavors and evaporate excess moisture. Serve hot.