🥟 How to Make Ukadiche Modak

Ukadiche Modak

📝 Ingredients:

For the outer covering (rice flour dough):

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp ghee
• A pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 1 cup fresh grated coconut
• ¾ cup jaggery (gur), grated
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• A pinch of nutmeg (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Method:

1. Make the Filling

1. In a pan, add grated coconut + jaggery.
2. Cook on low flame until jaggery melts and mixes with coconut.
3. Add cardamom powder and mix well.
4. Turn off heat and let it cool.

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2. Prepare the Dough

1. Boil water + ghee + salt in a pan.
2. Add rice flour gradually while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
3. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, and knead into a smooth dough.

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3. Shape the Modak

1. Take a small portion of dough and roll it into a ball.
2. Flatten it into a disc (like a small puri) using your fingers or a rolling pin.
3. Place a spoonful of coconut-jaggery filling in the center.
4. Gather the edges and pinch them together to form a pleated shape (like a dumpling).

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4. Steam the Modak

1. Grease the modak plate or steamer tray with ghee.
2. Place modaks in the steamer and steam for 10–12 minutes.

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5. Serve

• Serve warm with a little ghee poured over them.
• Modak tastes best fresh and warm.

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🌟 Tips:

• Keep your hands wet while shaping modak so the dough doesn’t stick.
• Use soft rice flour for a smooth covering.
• You can also make fried modaks instead of steamed ones for a crispy version.

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✨ Now you have soft, sweet, and divine Ukadiche Modak ready for Ganesh Chaturthi 🥰🙏