Introduction
Ukadiche Modak is an iconic sweet dumpling offered to Lord Ganesha, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. Made of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery, it is revered as Ganesha’s favorite.
- Preparing the Dough
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp ghee
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Boil water with ghee and salt.
- Add rice flour, stir quickly. Cover and let cool.
- Knead into a soft dough.
- Coconut-Jaggery Filling
Ingredients:
- 1 cup grated coconut
- ¾ cup jaggery
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
Instructions:
- Cook coconut and jaggery until dry and sticky. Add cardamom.
- Shaping & Steaming
- Shape dough into cups, fill with coconut mixture, and seal.
- Steam for 10–12 minutes.
Pro Tips
- Knead dough while still warm to avoid cracks.
- Grease palms lightly while shaping.
Serving Suggestions
- Best served warm with a drizzle of ghee.
Fun Fact
It’s believed Lord Ganesha grants wishes when offered modaks with devotion!