Cooking Mode: Tretiya Undhiyu

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Mix fenugreek leaves, gram flour, ajwain, salt, and oil into dumplings (muthiya) and deep-fry until golden.

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Grind grated coconut, sesame seeds, chopped green chili, ginger paste, turmeric, and salt into a spice paste.

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Slit eggplants, potatoes, and sweet potato; stuff with prepared spice paste.

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Heat oil in a heavy pot, add ajwain, and layer stuffed root vegetables at the bottom.

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Top with eggplants and fried muthiya dumplings, add half a cup of water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 35 minutes.