For this Ganesh Chaturthi, how about crafting your own modaks at home rather than buying them from confectioneries and supermarkets?
As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, you can elevate your celebrations by crafting your own modaks at home, a beloved treat from Maharashtra traditionally made as prasad during puja. Instead of purchasing modaks, try these delightful modak recipes from top chefs:
Chef Kunal Kapur’s Two-in-One Modak:
For Classic Modak (Makes 20 nos): Ingredients:
- Ghee: 1 tbsp
- Desiccated Coconut: 1 cup
- Jaggery (grated): ½ cup
- Cardamom Powder: ½ tsp
- Cashew (chopped): Handful
- Pista (chopped): Handful
- Nutmeg Powder: a pinch
For Dough:
- Water: 1 cup
- Rice Flour (very fine): 1¼ cup
- Salt: a pinch
- Ghee (melted): as required
Jim Jam Modak (Makes 6 nos): Ingredients:\
- Glucose Biscuit: 160gms/32 biscuits
- Butter: 40 gm/4 tbsp
- Milk: 60ml/¼ cup
- Fruit Jam: 3-4 tbsp
Method:
- Check the original post for the detailed cooking instructions for both types of modaks.
Chef Vaidehi’s Oreo Pista Modak:
Ingredients:
- 8-19 Oreo Biscuits
- Pistachios
- Ghee
Method:
- Separate the cream from the biscuits.
- Mix chopped pistachios with the cream and set aside.
- Grind the biscuits into a fine powder.
- Add ghee and a few drops of milk to form a soft dough.
- Place the dough in a greased modak mould and stuff with the cream mixture.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, make your own modaks at home and enjoy the festivities to the fullest.