What Makes Modak The Ultimate Favorite Of Lord Ganesha

Modak, Lord Ganesha's Favorite sweet, is a skillfully crafted delicacy that's perfect for any time, made ideal with practice.here's is the recipe for this

Ingredients:

For the Filling:
2 cups grated fresh coconut
1 cup jaggery, grated
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon ghee

For the Dough:

2 cups rice flour
2 cups water
1 tablespoon ghee
A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:

Heat ghee in a pan over medium heat.
Add the grated coconut and saut for 2-3 minutes.
Add the grated jaggery and cook until it melts and combines with the coconut.
Stir in the cardamom powder and poppy seeds (if using). Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

2. Prepare the Dough:

In a large pan, bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of ghee.
Gradually add the rice flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Cook until the mixture forms a dough and starts pulling away from the sides of the pan.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly until it's comfortable to handle.

3. Shape the Modak:

Knead the dough gently to ensure it's smooth and free of lumps.
Take a small portion of the dough and shape it into a ball.
Flatten the ball into a small disc and create a small cup or bowl shape with your fingers.
Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery filling into the center of the disc.
Gather the edges of the disc to enclose the filling and shape it into a modak, ensuring it's sealed at the top.

4. Steam the Modak:

Grease a steamer plate or line it with banana leaves.
Place the shaped modaks in the steamer, leaving some space between each modak.
Steam for 10-15 minutes or until the modaks are cooked and have a glossy appearance.

5. Serve: