Homemade Steamed Modaks – Sweet, Healthy & Festive
Introduction to Modak Modak is a sweet Indian dumpling made from rice flour or wheat flour, filled with a delicious mixture of grated coconut and jaggery . It is especially popular in Maharashtra and South India and is considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweet , making it a staple during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. Soft, aromatic, and lightly sweet, Modaks are steamed or fried, and loved by people of all ages as a traditional festive treat. π Recipe Card Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 10–12 Cuisine: Indian Course: Dessert / Festival Sweet Diet: Vegetarian π Ingredients for Modak For the outer covering: 1 cup rice flour 1 cup water 1 tsp ghee A pinch of salt For the filling: 1 cup grated coconut ¾ cup jaggery , grated ¼ tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp ghee π₯ How to Make Modak – Step-by-Step...