How to pronounce Undhiyu

Undhiyu is written ઊંધિયું where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈũd̪ʱijũ/. In plain English letters that is OON-dhee-yoo, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Undhiyu?

Undhiyu is a main dish of India. Where it comes from: Gujarat. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables and beans & tofu. It tastes spicy and savory.

Where Undhiyu comes from

Undhiyu is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Gujarat.

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Food of India

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