Modak

Modak is a traditional Indian sweet dumpling made with rice flour and filled with a delicious mixture of coconut and jaggery. This delightful dessert is especially popular during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ingredients

• Rice flour - 100 grams
• Water - 150 ml
• Jaggery - 50 grams
• Grated coconut - 50 grams
• Cardamom powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Ghee (clarified butter) - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Cashews - 10 pieces (chopped)

Steps

1. In a saucepan, heat 150 ml of water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
2. Once boiling, add 100 grams of rice flour gradually while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until it forms a smooth dough.
3. Remove the dough from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Once cool, knead it until smooth.
4. In a separate pan, melt 50 grams of jaggery with 2 tablespoons of water over low heat. Stir until the jaggery dissolves.
5. Add 50 grams of grated coconut and 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder to the jaggery syrup. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens. Add chopped cashews and mix well. Let it cool.
6. Divide the rice dough into small balls (about 25 grams each). Flatten each ball into a small disc in your palm.
7. Place a teaspoon of the coconut-jaggery filling in the center of the disc. Carefully fold the edges to cover the filling and shape it into a modak.
8. Repeat the process for all the dough and filling. You should get about 6-8 modaks.
9. Steam the modaks in a steamer or a idli maker for about 10-12 minutes until they turn glossy.
10. Serve warm, drizzled with a little ghee if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber due to the coconut filling.
• Provides a quick source of energy from the jaggery.

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