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

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 sauté 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:

• Remove the modaks from the steamer and let them cool slightly.
• Serve warm, optionally garnished with a drizzle of ghee.