Know the easy recipe for making modak

Basically it is a Maharashtrian sweet that is widely sold in Maharashtra on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. But not easily available in the market elsewhere. In such a situation it is very important to have modak as prasad to complete the festival.

Let us tell you that making Modak is very easy. You can make your own delicious modak in 40 to 50 minutes if you want. Not only that, it does not use much sugar and flour like other sweets. So wherever you are, you can make your Ganesh Chaturthi extra special with this easy and healthy modak recipe.

Find out here how beneficial modak is compared to other sweets

Almost all ingredients used in making modak are beneficial for health. As the ghee present in it helps to get rid of constipation. According to a data published by PubMed Central, coconut is a good source of dietary fiber and can be very beneficial for digestive health. On the other hand, vodka contains healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants and micronutrients.

Apart from this, ghee is a good source of vitamin A and omega 3 fatty acids. Although rice flour is used in mod, rice flour is rich in many essential nutrients like calcium. It also contains choline, which prevents the accumulation of cholesterol in the liver.

It supports everything from digestive, cardiovascular, liver and bone health to maintaining blood sugar levels. Also, the zinc present in it helps to increase the immunity of the body. If seen, the glycemic index of modak is also very low.

It is more beneficial for your health than all other sweets. If a person is suffering from diabetes, they can consume it in limited amount.

Here is an easy recipe for making modak

For your staffing needs

Coconut (grated) Gud (grated) Cardamom Nutmeg Cashew

Now to prepare your required modak peel

Rice flour, water and ghee.

Prepare the modak stuffing like this

1. First put the pan on medium heat. When the pan is hot, add ghee.

2. Now put the grated coconut in the pan and fry well for 5 to 7 minutes.

3. After that add jaggery to it. Grated jaggery will mix easily with coconut.

4. Fry jaggery and coconut together for 3 to 4 minutes. Here, cut the cashews into small pieces and keep them in the pan. Then mix well with cardamom and nutmeg powder.

5. Turn off the gas and keep it to cool. On the other hand start making the modak shell.

Now make the modak dough

1. To prepare the modak shell, first take a non-sticky pan on medium heat.

2. Add water according to the amount of rice flour in the pan, and add little ghee to the water and mix well.

3. Now slowly add the rice flour to the water and keep stirring continuously. It may contain lumps, so keep stirring well.

4. Make a soft dough out of it. Then turn off the gas and keep aside to cool.

Modak can be prepared in 2 ways. If you want, you can give it a shape with your hands. If you want to save time, use modak maker.

Make modak like this with the help of mould

1. After the dough cools down, mix it well by hand. If it sticks to your hands, add two spoons of ghee and knead again with your hands.

2. Now apply ghee to the mold. Then make the flour dough and flatten it, put it in the mold and pour the filling mixture in it.

3. After pouring the filling, close the mold and drug well by hand. Now prepare all the modaks in the same way and keep them in a tray.

Prepare modak without mold with these steps

1. First grease your palms with ghee and take a small ball out of the dough and flatten it.

2. Now put the prepared filling on it and apply water to the edges with the help of fingers and selectively fold the edges to make a modak shape. Prepare all the modaks in the same way.

how to steam

Whether modak is hand-made or mold-made, the process of steaming is the same. So let’s see how to Steam.

1. Place water under the steamer and turn on the gas.

2. Apply ghee on all modaks before steaming. Now when the water boils put it in the steamer and let it steam for 10 to 15 minutes.

3. On the other hand, if you don’t have a steamer, you can steam it by placing a cloth in a muslin cloth and pouring water under any vessel in the house.

4. Your delicious modak is ready. Garnish with saffron thread. And use as prasad in festivals.