Modak

A quintessential dish made during Ganesh Chaturthi.

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Modak, a simple sweet or spicy dish is a quintessential aspect during the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi. Modak or Kozhakattai. It is believed from time immemorial that Lord Ganesha is fond of this apart from his standard fare – laddu! This also begets him the name: Modakapriya (one how loves modak).

Also known as dumplings in English, have an outer shell made from Rice flour and a stuffing that can range from sweet to savoury and can be made from any ingredient of choice. Over time, the recipe for kozhukattai has undergone remarkable changes and having a wide variety of stuffing. The number of possible stuffings are only limited to one’s imagination.

Some of the most popular ones for Ganesh Chaturthi are: Chocolate Modak, Dried Fruits Modak, Fried Kozhukattai.

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Modak

A quintessential dish made during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Shaping and Stuffing30 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course: Snack

Cuisine: Indian, South Indian

Keyword: kozhukattai, Modak

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Rice Flour
• 1 Tsp Gingelly / Sesame oil
• 2 Cups Coconut grated
• 2 Cups Jaggery Powdered
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
• Salt as per taste

Instructions

• Dry roast the coconut and remove
• Dissolve the jaggery in 2 cups of water & strain it.
• Heat the jaggery water and allow it to thicken. When it starts to thicken and gets sticky, add the roasted coconut.
• Add cardamom powder and stir well.
• Keep stirring. Once the liquid gets absorbed and it becomes thick, set it aside to cool.
• Add 2 cups of hot water to the rice flour.
• Add oil and salt. Stir well until mixed and free of lumps.
• Shape this into small cups and add a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery filling. Wet the edges with water and seal it well.
• Place this in the steamer for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
• Serve.