Nivagyra recipe using Leftover Modak rice dough. recipe

Nivagyra recipe using Leftover Modak rice dough.

by Ria Pai (@riapai009)
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Prep Time
2min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
22min

Nivagrya is a traditional Maharashtrian snack that makes great use of the leftover rice flour dough used to make Modak during Ganesh Chaturthi. It is steamed, hence healthy for everyone accompanied with sweet ukadiche modak. This can be served any time of the day as maincourse or side dish too

Ingredients

2 Servings

To make Nivagyra recipe

  • Leftover Modak rice dough
  • 1
    green chilli
  • 1tsp
    cumin seeds
  • Few coriander leaves
  • Enough Water to steam

How to make Nivagyra recipe using Leftover Modak rice dough.

Masala mix for Nivagyra

  1. In a chutney grinder jar , add green chillies, cumin seeds and coriander leaves. Grind coursely without adding water.

    Step 1.1: In a chutney grinder jar , add green chillies, cumin seeds and coriander leaves
    Step 1.2: In a chutney grinder jar , add green chillies, cumin seeds and coriander leaves
    Step 1.3: In a chutney grinder jar , add green chillies, cumin seeds and coriander leaves
  2. Add this masala to the leftover Modak rice dough . Knead well.

    Step 1.1: Add this masala to the leftover Modak rice dough
    Step 1.2: Add this masala to the leftover Modak rice dough

Shaping Nivagyra

  1. Now make small balls and flattened using palm and fingers with a thickness of 1/2cm. Place on a banana leaf to enhance taste . Meanwhile heat vessel for steaming nivagyra.

    Step 2.1: Now make small balls and flattened using palm and fingers with a thickness of 1/2cm
    Step 2.2: Now make small balls and flattened using palm and fingers with a thickness of 1/2cm
    Step 2.3: Now make small balls and flattened using palm and fingers with a thickness of 1/2cm
  2. Place on steamer and steam for 15-20 min.

    Step 2.1: Place on steamer and steam for 15-20 min
    Step 2.2: Place on steamer and steam for 15-20 min
    Step 2.3: Place on steamer and steam for 15-20 min
  3. Serve hot with chutney/ sauce/ any veg. Curry

Tips & Tricks

  1. If the dough is hard, sprinkle some drops of water to soften

  2. You can add chilli flakes , oregano for kids to give it an Italian touch

  3. After steaming allow Nivagyra to settle for few minutes then serve with your favourite chutney or sweet ukadiche modak

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