Modak Recipe

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Modak Recipe

Lord Ganesh favorite kolukattai, my favorite too, i hope it is everyones favorite..It turns out so tasty when made the right way. One my relative, make the melt in mouth and the softest modak, but she makes it round shape and not with the mould. She makes it really tiny, it is delicious.

For more kozhukattai recipe check this link, i have pidi kozhukattai, elai paniyaram, paal kozhukattai..If you are looking for savoury kozhukattai, check out my rava kozhukattai, oats kozhukattai, aval kozhukattai.

About Modak or Modakam Recipe

Modakam is a sweet dumpling dish from India that is popular in many Indian states and cultures. According to Hindu belief, it is one of Lord Ganeshas favourite dishes and is thus used in prayers. A modaks sweet filling is made of freshly grated coconut and jaggery, while the outer soft shell is made of rice flour or wheat flour mixed
with khava or maida flour.

Modak, also known as modakam or kudumu in Telugu, kadubu in Kannada, kozhakatta in Malayalam, and kozhukattai in Tamil, is a Marathi word. It’s a rice or wheat flour dumpling with a filling of grated coconut and jaggery.

Different Version of Modakam

Modakam comes in two varieties: fried and steamed. The steamed version is frequently served with ghee.

Lord Ganesha’s Favorite Modakam

Lord Ganesha loves modaks so much that he also goes by the name Modapriya. His liking of the sweet dumplings is mentioned in a number of stories. Devotees prepare various varieties of Modak and present them as prasadham. They are made of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery and are perfectly steamed.

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Ingredients for Modak Recipe

For Dough:

• Rice Flour / Store Bought Arisi Mavu – 1 cup
• Salt a pinch
• Hot Boiling Water as needed
• Gingerly Oil – 2 tsp + more for greasing mould

For Filling:

• Jaggery / Sarkarai / Palm Sugar – 1.5 cup
• Water – ½ cup
• Fresh Coconut – 1.5 cup grated
• Cardamom Powder / Yelakai podi- 1 tsp
• Ghee – 1 tsp

Jaggery / Sarkarai / Vellam  :
Depending on its composition, jaggery can taste like fresh cane juice, maple syrup, caramel, or molasses. The unrefined natural sweetener is available in a variety of colours, including light amber, golden brown, and dark brown. Jaggery is known by many different names, including gur in Urdu, gud in Hindi, and vellam in Tamil.

Rice Flour / Arisi Mavu:
Rice flour is a type of flour that is made from finely ground rice. It differs from rice starch, which is typically made by steeping rice in lye. Rice flour is a popular wheat flour substitute.

Fresh Coconut :
Fresh coconut meat tastes tropical, nutty, and slightly sweet. It has a strong flavour, particularly when dried. When coconut is roasted, it takes on a woodier flavour with hints of vanilla. Fruit, water, and milk are all popular and highly valued for their fresh, sweet, and refreshing qualities.

Cardamom Powder :
Cardamom Powder is an all-natural spice that can be used to sweeten dishes as well as flavour coffee and tea. These Cardamom is also used in traditional Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, as well as Scandinavian baking.