Easy Nivagrya Recipe For Ganesh Chaturthi

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Easy
Nivagrya Recipe
For Ganesh Chaturthi

Name: Easy ~Nivagrya Recipe~ For Ganesh Chaturthi
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Rice Flour; 1 ½ cups Water; 1 tsp Oil or Ghee; ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 2 - 3 (chopped) Green Chillies; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; for garnish Grated coconut (Optional)

20 mins

Cooking Time

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Ingredients

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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.

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

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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

Pairing Instructions

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

Garnishing Instructions

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