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Mouthwatering Indian Traditional Steamed Sweet Coconut Dumplings from Maharashtra. Authentic Recipe of Ukadiche Modak.

Things to know about Ukadiche Modak Recipe

The Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India is incomplete without Modak.

Lord Ganesha is the Hindu God of beginnings, worshipped at the starting of every function or ceremony.  Every year, the Ganesh Chaturthi festival signifies the arrival of Lord Ganesha on earth. The celebrations are grand, with lots of delicious offerings, events, and colorful rituals.

The Indian Traditional Steamed Sweet Coconut Dumplings from Maharashtra – Ukadiche Modak is one of the most loved dishes of Lord Ganesha. Every offering to Lord Ganesh will include the yummy Modak. After offering the Modak to Lord Ganesha, it is the turn of devotees to enjoy the holy ‘Prasad.’

The preparation of Ukadiche Modak involves a rice flour coating and a filling prepared with coconut and jaggery. They are then placed in a steamer till cooked nicely. The soft and delicious Ukadiche Modak is served with clarified butter and enjoyed. There is also a fried version of this delicacy, known as Modak.


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Mouthwatering Indian Traditional Steamed Sweet Coconut Dumplings from Maharashtra. Authentic Recipe of Ukadiche Modak.

Local Recipe Name with Local Characters: उकडीचे मोदक
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— General Atributes of This Recipe:

Prep Time 50 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Main Cooking Method Steaming

— ADAPT THE SERVINGS OR PORTIONS BY ENTERING YOUR DESIRED VALUE —

Servings 16 Pieces
Calories / Serving 145 kcal

Ingredients
 

Dough

  • cups Rice Flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • ¼ tsp Oil or clarified butter
  • ¼ tsp Salt
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Filling

  • 1 cup Grated Coconut Fresh
  • 1 cup Jaggery Powder – Panela – Gur
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom Powder
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg Powder
  • ½ tsp Poppy Seed
  • ½ tsp Oil or clarified butter

Instructions
 

Filling

  • Take a pan and add oil or clarified butter to it. While keeping the flame low, add poppy seeds.
  • As soon as the seeds start cracking, add the grated coconut, jaggery, nutmeg, and cardamom powder. Cook the mixture on a low flame for 8-10 minutes or till the jaggery melts.
  • Turn off the flame and set aside the filling.

Dough

  • Pour water into a pan and add clarified butter and some salt. Turn on the flame and let the water come to a boil.
  • As the water starts boiling, reduce the heat and start adding rice flour little by little. Keep stirring while you add the flour.
  • Once you add all the rice flour, turn off the flame and cover the pan for 5 minutes.
  • Then pour the dough onto a large plate and start kneading it. The dough would be hot, so apply some water to your hands and knead.
  • Once you knead the dough nicely, make small balls out of it. The dough balls should be smooth.

Modak

  • Take a ball and press it with your fingers to make a round disc.
  • Place a tablespoon of sweet filling at the center of the circle. Then start gathering the edges towards the center.
  • Pinch the edges together and seal the Modak. You can remove the extra dough from the tip.
  • Place the Modak in the greased tray of the steamer. Cook the Modak on high flame for 10-15 minutes.
  • Once steamed, you can take them out and pour some clarified butter on them.
  • The Indian Traditional Steamed Sweet Dumplings from Maharashtra – Ukadiche Modak is ready.
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NOTES

You can also use a mold for shaping the Modak instead of doing it by hand.
RECIPE VARIATIONS:
This recipe involves cooking Modak by steam. Another variation of this is the fried Modak.
COOKING TIPS:
While placing the Modak in the steamer, make sure that you grease the tray properly. Also, the water should be boiling.
SERVE WITH:
Serve the Modak with melted clarified butter.

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Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 0.03IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword Indian Traditional Steamed Sweet Coconut Dumplings, Ukadiche Modak Recipe, उकडीचे मोदक
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