Ukadiche Modak

Ingredients

For Stuffing

• 1 Tsp Ghee / Clarified Butter
• 2 Cup Coconut (Grated)
• 1 Cup Jaggery
• 1/2 Tsp Cardamom Powder

For Dough

• 2 Cup Water
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Ghee / Clarified Butter
• 2 Cup Rice flour

Preparation

For Stuffing

1. Firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tsp ghee and saute 2 cup coconut
2. Saute until coconut turns aromatic.
3. Also add 1 cup jaggery and saute on low flame.
4. Stir continuously until jaggery melts completely.
5. Continue to cook until the mixture thickens and still remains moist.
6. Also add 1/2 tsp cardamom powder and mix well. Stuffing is ready. keep aside.

For Modak Dough

1. Firstly, in a large bowl take 2 cup water and 1/2 tsp salt.
2. Mix well and get the water to a boil.
3. Further add 2 cup rice flour and mix gently.
4. Mix until the rice flour absorbs all the water.
5. Cover and rest for 5 minutes.
6. Now transfer to a large bowl and start to knead the dough. wet your hand to prevent from burning.
7. Knead for 5 minutes or until the dough turns soft.
8. Modak dough is ready. wet your hand and knead if the dough seems dry.

Shaping Modak with Hand

1. Firstly, take a ball sized rice flour dough and flatten it.
2. With the help of both thumbs start pressing the edges and create a dent in the centre.
3. Slowly press from edges till it forms a cup.
4. Start creating pleats with your index finger and thumb.
5. Now scoop a tbsp of prepared coconut-jaggery stuffing.
6. Get the pleats together to form a bundle.
7. Close the top by pinching and making it pointed.

Steaming Modak

1. Place the modak in steamer leaving gaps in between.
2. Cover and steam the modak for 10 minutes or till the shiny texture appears on them.
3. Finally, offer ukadiche modak to lord ganesha and celebrate ganesh chathurthi.