Ukadiche modak steamed modak recipe | Modak recipe

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor profile.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are a healthier nut option.

coconut

🥗Healthier: dried coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: canned coconut

Dried coconut flakes can be more accessible.

Take a large bowl and fill it with rice flour.

Use the same bowl to measure an equal quantity of water.

In a pot, add water, salt, and ghee, and mix well.

Bring the water to a boil.

Once boiling, add the rice flour while mixing continuously with one hand.

Keep the flame low while mixing until well combined, then turn off the heat and cover for 10-15 minutes to rest.

In a separate pan, heat ghee and roast poppy seeds for a minute.

Add scraped fresh coconut to the pan and sauté for a minute.

Add jaggery, using half the quantity of the coconut, and cook while stirring until melted.

Add cardamom and nutmeg powders, then turn off the heat and let the stuffing cool.

Knead the warm dough for 5-6 minutes until soft and pliable.

Take a portion of the dough and shape it into a cup, filling it with the stuffing and sealing the edges.

Place the modaks in a greased sieve for steaming.

Steam the modaks for 10-12 minutes on high flame until cooked.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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