Bottlegourd/Dhoodi simmered with chana/gram dal and spices, makes a delicious and nutritious meal along with bhakri or plain parathas.

Also called as Undhiyu or Undhiya is originally cooked in an earthen pot that is sealed and buried upside down in the ground and fired from above. The name of the dish Undhiyu means upside down in Gujarati. However, with modern cooking techniques, we cook this dish using sauce pans and pressure cookers. It is made from yam, raw banana, brinjal, baby potatoes, sweet potatoes and green beans all simmered in delicious spicy green coconut gravy. It is also a dish that is made during almost all festive occasions to make the meals wholesome and rich.  

Home Made Paneer simmered in honeyed tomato gravy with subtle spices is sure to make your dinners light and nutritious. This dish will be a reason for you to start cooking your dinners, as they can get as simple as this recipe. Another healthy tip: While pureeing the tomatoes, add a couple of carrots and puree it along with the  tomatoes to make the gravy, now you have added that vegetable for extra nutrition.