Priyanka Baheti
Ganesh Chaturthi, the spectacular festival that honors the birth of the beloved elephant-headed god, Lord Ganesha, is here. A Ganesh pooja is always incomplete without his favorite sweet, the Modak. As the city prepares to make the most of this iconic festival with delicacies and savories of every kind, the humble Modak is being crafted with a contemporary twist.
By introducing new flavors such as peanut butter and chocolate, peppermint, cashew saffron, etc., we can give the traditional Modak a whole new face, entwined with a gourmet experience. It’s not just Modaks; contemporary Indian sweets like Shahi Tukda and Gulkand Panna Cotta are also getting this luxe touch.
Also Read: 6 Delicious Modak Recipes to Try This Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
So, celebrate this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi by serving your guests traditional dishes with a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
1. 2 cups ricotta cheese
2. 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
3. ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
4. 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
5. 2 teaspoons peppermint essence
6. Modak moulds
Preparation
1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
2. Add the ricotta cheese and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Once the ricotta cheese begins to thicken, add the condensed milk to the pan.
4. Cook the mixture for an additional 4–5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add the chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and peppermint essence, and immediately turn off the heat.
6. Stir well to ensure that all the ingredients are evenly combined and that the chocolate chips have completely melted.
7. Set aside and allow the mixture to cool until it is cool enough to handle.
8. Once cooled, stuff the mixture into the Modak moulds and refrigerate until set. Anywhere from one to a few hours should be sufficient.
9. Once set, carefully remove the Modaks from the moulds and serve.
Some Useful Tips
- If you are unable to find ricotta cheese at your local store, you can easily use regular store-bought khoya instead.
- If you don’t have Modak moulds, you can shape the mixture by hand into traditional Modak shapes. Alternatively, shape it into small balls and serve them like pedas!
Recipe shared by Silverspoon Gourmet, the exclusive experiential gourmet destination in Mumbai.
