By: Toshita Sahni
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Ukadiche modak is a Ganesh Chaturthi staple made in many homes. If you're wondering what to do with the leftover rice flour dough (ukad), we have a delicious idea.
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Nivagrya is a traditional way of using leftover ukad. It is a savoury flatbread-like delicacy that can be made using just a few ingredients. Here's the recipe:
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1-2 cups of leftover ukad
3 green chillies (chopped)
1-2 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped)
1 tsp cumin seeds
Oil for greasing
Salt to taste
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Combine the leftover rice flour dough (ukad) with the chillies, coriander leaves and cumin seeds. Add salt as per your taste.
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Form small balls of the mixture and flatten them into discs, similar to thick puris. Steam the flattened pieces for around 15 minutes.
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Allow the discs to cool slightly before removing them from the steamer. Top the nivagrya with ghee and enjoy!
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To learn how to make perfect ukadiche modak