Ingredients
Difficulty : Easy
Serves : 12
Cooking Steps
- 1Prepare the Filling:
- 2Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan.
- 3Add grated coconut and sauté lightly.
- 4Add jaggery and mix well.
- 5Cook until the jaggery melts and the mixture becomes slightly thick.
- 6Add sesame seeds, chopped almonds, cashews and pistachios.
- 7Mix well, turn off the flame and set aside to cool.
- 8Prepare the Dough:
- 9Add water, ½ teaspoon ghee and ¼ teaspoon salt to a pan.
- 10Bring the water to a boil.
- 11Add rice flour and mix thoroughly.
- 12Turn off the flame and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- 13When comfortable to handle, knead well with slightly wet hands until soft and smooth.
- 14Shape the Modak's:
- 15Take a small portion of dough and make a ball.
- 16Grease the modak mould with a little ghee.
- 17Place the dough ball inside the mould and press gently.
- 18Spread the dough evenly inside the mould, creating a hollow centre.
- 19Add the prepared coconut-jaggery filling into the centre.
- 20Take a small portion of dough and place it over the filling.
- 21Press and smooth the top to seal the Modak.
- 22Carefully open the mould and remove the Modak.
- 23Gently shape the Modak if needed.
- 24Repeat the same process with the remaining dough and filling to prepare all the Modak's.
- 25Steam the Modak's:
- 26Place all the prepared Modak's in a steamer.
- 27Steam for approximately 15 minutes.
- 28Once cooked, carefully remove them from the steamer.
- 29Garnish & Serve:
- 30Garnish with pistachio powder.
- 31Serve warm and enjoy these delicious Steamed Modak's!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my modaks crack while shaping?
The dough is too dry or too cold. Knead the rice flour dough while it is still warm with greased hands, and keep it covered.
How long should I steam modaks?
Steam them for 10 to 12 minutes, until they turn slightly glossy. Grease the steamer plate so they don't stick.
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