Modaks are considered favourite to lord Ganesha. These are
especially prepared in Maharashtra on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Apart from being a “bhog” to lord ganesha, these sweet modaks make a
perfect snacks.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 20 – 25 modaks
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour (maida)
- 1/4 cup semolina (suji)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tsp ghee or oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup coconut (grated)
- 1/3 cup jaggery (grated)
- 10 – 15 pieces of almonds (sliced)
- 4 – 6 green cardamom
- 4 tsp milk
- A pinch of salt
- Oil for deep frying
Preparation Instructions:
- Mix all purpose flour, semolina and salt together. Add 2 tsp ghee in the mixture and mix them well so that no lumps are formed.
- Now add little milk and make a stiff dough. Cover the dough with a plastic sheet and keep it aside for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing for the modak. Take grated coconut in a bowl and add jaggery to it. You can microwave this mixture or cook it on a stove.
- Cook it just for a minute and add milk, almond, cardamom and salt to the mixture. mix well and turn off the stove.
- Now, take a small (blueberry-sized) ball of dough and roll it into thin disc. Place a spoonful of filling in the middle of the disc. Fold the disc nicely (see the pattern of modak) seal it at one place.
- Make all the modaks in similar style. Now, deep fry them in hot oil and cook on medium heat till they turn golden brown.
- Take them out on a paper towel and let them cool.
- Serve the “bhog” to Ganesha ji and store rest of modaks in air-tight container and enjoy them as evening snacks.
Tips:
- Thin discs will make crispy modaks.
- You can also add white sesame seeds to the filling.
