Kesari Modak Recipe

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How to make Kesari Modak

Chef: Vipin Kishore - Aloft Aerocity New Delhi
Recipe Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Cook Time: 50 mins
Difficulty Level: Medium

About Kesari Modak Recipe | Modak Recipe: A staple Indian dessert during the festivities of Ganesh Chaturthi. Modak is a popular Maharashtrian delicacy which is relished during the festival due to Lord Ganesha's love for it. 21 modaks are offered as prasad after the puja during the festivity. This modak recipe here is a special one made with kesar that enhances the aroma and flavour of this delicious Indian sweet.

Ingredients of Kesari Modak

200 Gram Rice flour
150 Ml Water
A pinch of Salt
30 Gram Ghee
150 Gram Coconut, grated
150 Gram Jaggery
2 Gram Cardamom powder
20 Gram Cashewnut, roasted
15 Gram Raisins
1 Gram Saffron

How to Make Kesari Modak

1.Boil water, add a pinch of salt along with a teaspoon of ghee, saffron, and pour the rice flour.
2.Cover with the damp cloth and keep aside for 10 minutes.
3.In a pan, add ghee then add grated coconut and jaggery (for stuffing).
4.Mix everything well. Finally add cardamom powder, roasted cashewnuts and raisins.
5.Take dough, wet hands with water and oil to knead into a soft dough.
6.Now start to put ball into small bowl size shape, stuff the filling and start to make plates around stuffing.
7.Gather all plates at the center of stuffing and seal edges.
8.Keep the modaks covered with the wet cloth as they can dry out.
9.Heat up 1 inch of water in idly cooker and place a banana leaf, put modaks on top of it.
10.Steam for 10 minutes over medium heat.
11.Modaks are ready to be served.