Ukdiche Modak - Steamed Modak - Sweet Coconut Dumpling - Ganesh Festival Special Sweet Dish Recipe

jaggery

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can be used for a similar flavor.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Sultanas are often less expensive and provide similar sweetness.

Prepare the dough by mixing rice flour and water until smooth.

Knead the dough until it is soft and pliable, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent drying.

In a pan, heat ghee and add grated coconut and jaggery.

Cook the mixture until the jaggery melts and combines with coconut, about 5 minutes.

Add cardamom and mix well, then remove from heat and let cool.

Grease your hands with ghee and take a small portion of dough.

Flatten the dough into a small disc, about 3 inches wide.

Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture in the center of the disc.

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

Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Arrange the modaks in a steamer and steam for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

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