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Modak, known as sweet dumplings, is Lord Ganesha’s favourite among all foods. It is said that an offering to Lord Ganesha is incomplete without Modak. Every region has its own speciality when it comes to making Modak. Fried Sweet Dumplings are especially famous in western Maharashtra.
Here is a yummylicious recipe for Sweet Fried Modak — a must-try during Ganesh Chaturthi!
Sweet Fried Modak Ingredients
For the Outer Cover
- 2 bowls whole wheat flour
- ¼ tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp hot oil
- Water, as required to knead the dough
- Oil, for deep frying
For the Stuffing
- 1½ bowls grated jaggery
- 1½ bowls fresh grated or desiccated coconut
- 1 tbsp cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp crushed cashew nuts
- 1 tbsp crushed almonds
- ¾ cup water
Procedure
For the Outer Cover:
Mix all the ingredients together and knead into a soft dough. The dough should not be too loose. Cover it and keep it aside.
For the Stuffing:
Heat a pan over medium flame. Add the grated coconut and jaggery, and mix well. The jaggery will start melting after a while. Add the cardamom powder and crushed nuts. Stir continuously until the mixture becomes dry. Transfer the mixture to a flat plate and allow it to cool.
Make small, equal-sized balls from the kneaded dough. Roll each ball lightly into a small bowl-like shape. Place about 1 tbsp of the stuffing in the centre of each rolled-out puri. Gather the pleats together in the centre and seal the edges. Deep-fry the Modak in hot oil until golden brown.
Your delicious Sweet Fried Modak is ready to serve!
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