Ukad Recipe (Maharashtrian Rice Flour Porridge)

Step 1: To begin making the Ukad recipe, whisk the rice flour, curd, water and salt in a bowl

Step 2: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add mustard seeds, let it splutter

Step 3: Add the turmeric, hing and the curry leaves, whole garlic cloves, let the garlic turn a light brown (ensure not to burn)

Step 4: Next, add the chilli and make sure you don't burn it

Step 5: Swiftly add the rice flour concoction and stir continuously with a spatula

Step 6: Add about 2-3 tablespoons water if you can’t stir it easily

Step 7: Using a spatula mix till its thick and till it smells cooked, this would take approximately 5 minutes

Step 8: Transfer to a bowl and add oil/ghee as per your taste and garnish with coriander leaves

Step 9: Unrefined Groundnut oil recommended

Step 10: I love mine with ghee/tup

Step 11: Serve Ukad along with ghee or along with Maharashtrian Tomato Saar for a simple weeknight dinner