Undhiyu (Gujarati Mixed Vegetable Pot)

Method

1. 1Stuff each brinjal with a coconut-coriander-spice paste.
2. 2Heat oil in a heavy pot, add muthia and pan-fry till golden; put aside.
3. 3In the same pot, layer all vegetables with the stuffing paste, sugar, salt and turmeric.
4. 4Add 1 cup water, cover with a tight lid, cook on low 35 minutes — no stirring.
5. 5When the vegetables are tender, gently gently mix in muthia, coriander and lemon.
6. 6Rest 5 minutes; serve from the pot — Gujarati winter classic.