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Easy Nivagrya Recipe For Ganesh Chaturthi

Easy Nivagrya Recipe For Ganesh Chaturthi

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Easy
Nivagrya Recipe
For Ganesh Chaturthi

20 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
7
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Modak is undoubtedly the star of Ganesh Chaturthi. But nivagrya, or steamed rice flour discs, is the lovable side character that becomes a fan favourite. Nivagrya is a spicy, steamed snack. perfect for mid-day munching or late-night cravings. Because it typically uses leftover rice dough, this light and fluffy snack is also a “zero-waste” item.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupRice Flour
1 ½ cupsWater
1 tspOil or Ghee
½ teaspoonSalt (or to taste)
2 - 3 (chopped)Green Chillies
1 tspCumin Seeds
for garnishGrated coconut (Optional)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare The Dough

Use a pan to boil water with salt and oil. Once the water is boiling, lower the flame and add the rice flour. Then, briskly stir till a soft dough is formed.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Flavor The Dough

Transfer the dough to a plate and let it cool slightly. Mix in chopped green chillies and cumin seeds into the dough. Add salt, if required. Coriander leaves are also an optional ingredient that you can mix in at this stage. 

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Shape The Dough (Nivagrya)

Grease your palms with oil and start shaping the dough (while it’s warm) into small discs. You can also choose a different shape, like small, lemon-sized balls.

 

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Steam The Discs

Grease a steamer with oil and gently place the discs inside. Let them steam until they turn glossy and firm

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Serve The Dish

Take out the discs and plate them. Serve it with green chilli thecha or cold yogurt.

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare The Dough
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Flavor The Dough
3 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Shape The Dough (Nivagrya)
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Steam The Discs
10-15 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Serve The Dish
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Arrange the discs on a dark plate, in a circle, for a good contrast.

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Pairing Instructions

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Serve with spicy green chilli thecha or a cool bowl of yoghurt.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Add a dollop of ghee or sprinkle fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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