Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu pageant celebrated with a variety of sentiments in India. It’s often known as Vinayak Chaturdashi. This pageant is to have fun the delivery of Lord Ganesha, the elephant headed God who’s the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ukadiche Modak or Steamed Rice Flour Dumplings with Coconut and jaggery is made as an providing to Lord Ganesha. Its believed that these modaks are God’s absolute favorite.

To be trustworthy I had by no means tasted ukadiche modak in my life earlier than as a result of I stay within the northern a part of the nation and this pageant is predominately celebrated within the southern states. Due to this fact, on the outset of the festivity I made a decision that is one of the best event to do that new recipe and likewise to please the God on his birthday. To not point out I may even get an opportunity to style the so raved about modaks. To form the modaks requires nice deal of ability. Its like shaping momos. tibetan dumplings with gluten free rice dough. I selected the better path (sensible me!) I used a modak mould which makes swanky modaks with lesser efforts. How cool it’s ! 😉 Earlier than, I am going gaga over my crippled abilities I’ll take you to the recipe to be able to even try to benefit from the festivity.

Instructions:
1. For the filling of modak grate contemporary coconut and roast in a pan on a medium flame.

2. After the coconut has roasted a bit add chunks of jaggery. Additionally add cardamom powder and blend effectively.

3. Maintain tossing the filling until jaggery has melted and the combination has come collectively. The filling will nonetheless be sticky as a result of jaggery remains to be sizzling. It should turn out to be crumbly and fewer sticky after it has come to room temperature. Due to this fact, put aside and let it come to room temperature.

4. For the dumpling or the outer overlaying boil water in a pan. Add ghee.

5. Add sugar and salt and mix and provides the liquid a boil.

6. Add rice flour and mix. The flour will soak up all liquid.

7. Cowl the pan with a lid and let it simmer on low flame for 3-4 minutes.

8. Now flip the flame off and let the dough calm down a bit. Apply little ghee in your fingers. Whereas its nonetheless heat knead it collectively to carry all the things collectively.

9. Cowl with a humid kitchen towel until additional use.

10. Apply ghee on the modak mould, each side.

11.Take a small portion of dough and apply on one facet of the mould. Be sure that its a skinny layer. Repeat the identical for the opposite facet.

12. Take the coconut jaggery filling and add somewhat, say half a spoon. Don’t over fill it for it can leak out on the time of steaming.

13. Now shut the mould and you’ll discover the additional dough will ooze out. Take away that. Additionally add a little bit of dough on the bottom of mould to skirt the filling. I missed taking image of this step. I hope you understood.

14. Rigorously open the mould and tada you will have a stupendous wanting modak. 

15.Form remainder of the modaks and place them in a tray lined with a humid kitchen towel until we steam them.

16. For the steaming half, place a steamer with water on the flame. Cowl it with a slotted tray greased with ghee. When you have a banana leaf  you’ll be able to high the tray with a banana leaf for it can stop it from sticking to the bottom. Cowl with lid and let the steam develop. 

17. Whenever you discover the steam escaping the steamer, Open the lid and place modaks on the tray. Cowl with a lid and let it steam for 20-25 minutes.
  

18.As soon as steamed you’ll be able to garnish it with saffron and provide it our pricey Lord Ganesha. He’ll carry prosperity in our lives and can bless us. 

Wishing you all a Comfortable Ganesh Chaturthi.

Different festive recipes you’ll be able to attempt are: Kadda Prashad, Besan Rava Laddoo, Gurr Gajar Ke Meethey Chawal, Gajar Ka Halwa, Kaddu Ka Halwa, Kesari Seviyan, Khajoor Ki Kheer, Makhane Ki Kheer , Mango Saffron Phirni, Paneer Ki Kheer , Rasgulla , Sabudana Kheer, Swang Ke Chawal Ka Halwa, Sooji Halwa, Swang Ke Chawal Ka Halwa, Ragi & Khus Khus Ladoos.