Fried modak | Modak recipe in marathi | तळणीचे मोदक | Ganesh Chaturthi Special | Coconut modak

coconut

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Almond flour is lower in calories and provides a different flavor profile.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: jaggery

Honey is a natural sweetener, while jaggery adds a unique flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, and water can be used to adjust consistency.

Prepare the dough by mixing rice flour with water and a pinch of salt until smooth.

Knead the dough for a few minutes until elastic, then cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat ghee and add grated coconut, sugar, cardamom, and nutmeg; cook until the mixture thickens.

Remove the coconut filling from heat and let it cool slightly; mix in chopped cashews and raisins.

Divide the dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal, forming a dumpling shape.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

Carefully add the modaks to the hot oil, frying in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove the fried modaks and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve warm, garnished with poppy seeds or saffron, if desired.

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