Modak is a traditional sweet that resembles dumplings and is believed to be Lord Ganesha's favorite dish in Hindu mythology. Close the Mould and press in the dough from the bottom opening of the Mould making sure the dough is completely filling the Modak shape. Other Ganesh Chaturthi recipes you might want to try are: Peanut Ladoo, Badam Ladoo, Motichoor Ladoo, and Besan ladoo. The article with over a dozen tips on how to make perfect Modak gave me many good ideas that I became confident in making them. It has a rich, caramel-like flavor that complements the soft and chewy texture of the rice flour dough.

One my relative, make the melt in mouth and the softest modak recipe, but she makes it round shape and not with the mould. I was quite afraid to try making Ukadiche Modak as I had heard it is hard to shape them, and they can break when steaming. If you love chocolate truffles, and chocolate fudge then you are surely going to love these tiny bite-sized treats. Our aim was not to test the recipe, but to test the moulds for their design, convenience, and the usability they offer.

Now shape the dough , add the stuffing inside pull the edges and bring together to form modak shape. However if we are gonna reserve some of it for friends / relatives for the next day, we can refrigerate and then steam it lightly / heat with microwave before serving. I am a beginner myself at making modak and hence used a mold, and I could get perfect results in my first try with my friend’s recipe and tips (all here in this post). If you add water to jaggery then while making stuffing it will be watery and will take time to get thick.

The coconut pooranam should be thick in consistency else you will have a tough time wrapping them inside . After shaping and filling the dumplings they are then steamed which gives them a soft melt-in-the-mouth texture. If you love chocolate desserts then this is a must-try recipe to try during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Plus, Subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for all the latest updates.In India, one of the most beloved sweet delicacies is Mawa Modak, a divine treat prepared from milk solids and sugar, traditionally offered as a sacred offering to Lord Ganesha. The seasoned chefs don’t need them, but if you’re a novice who is welcoming Bappa home this year, you’ve come to the correct place. Traditionally Modak was made by hand and it simply takes some practice and patience to shape them uniformly.

Now, take a small portion of the chilled chocolate mixture and press it inside the mold using your thumb or index finger. She is always whipping up batches of Modak to share and also makes them when she gets special requests.

This is a soft silicone mould with 6 cavities and is meant for experimental modaks like the ones made with chocolate. For more kozhukattai recipe check this link, i have pidi kozhukattai, elai paniyaram, paal kozhukattai. I am excited to share my detailed modak recipe with all the tips and tricks to help you make Modak like a pro! Preparing the day before: This stuffing can be made a couple of days in advance and refrigerated until ready to be used.