Ganpati Bappa Morya! We all celebrate India’s most cherished festival Ganesh Chaturthi with devotion and joy. With this festival coming, it also reminds of a sweet delicacy ‘Modak’, yes. My mouth is already filled with water. Yummy. Modak holds a special place in the festival as it is the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha that symbolises prosperity, happiness and abundance. It is traditionally prepared with rice flour, coconut, jaggery and ghee. I am sure you love Modak too. However, these days, Modak is available in the market but that may not ensure purity and quality as they probably use sugar, refined flour and low quality dry fruits. If you are not ready to compromise and want the authentic and pure fulfilling taste of Modak, get ready to learn some healthy Modak recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi with me. This Modak is healthy as prepared with organic ingredients such as A2 ghee, jaggery and organic honey along with other important ingredients. These natural ingredients add nutritional value, enhance flavour and taste you are going to feel in every bite of Modak. Modak can be steamed, baked, made with dry fruits, millet and even chocolate. So, let’s get started -
Modak Recipe 1 - The Traditional Way - Steamed Coconut Jaggery Modak
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rice Flour
- 1 Cup Grated Coconut
- ¾ Cup Jaggery | Desi Gud ( In Powder Form)
- 1 Tbsp Gir Cow A2 Ghee
- Cardamom Powder
- Water
Method
- Step 1 - Place a pan over the flame, let it heat, add A2 ghee and heat again
- Step 2 - Add coconut powder and jaggery powder, roast until smoothly combined.
- Step 3 - Prepare soft rice dough and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 4 - Make small balls out of the rice dough, flatten and fill the coconut, jaggery stuffing
- Step 5 - Shape into Modak and steam for 10-12 minutes and it is ready to serve.
Modak Recipe 2 - Dry Fruit Honey Modak - Great For Fasting And Festive Gifting
Ingredients
- Dates
- Almons
- Cashews
- Pistachios
- Walnuts
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Natural Organic Honey
- A2 Ghee
Method
- Step 1 - Take a blending jar
- Step 2 - Add all the mentioned natural ingredients Dates, Almonds, Cashews, Pistachios, Walnuts, Pumpkin Seed, Natural Organic Honey, A2 Ghee.
- Step 3 - Blend it altogether in a smooth binding paste
- Step 4 - Shape into Modak and refrigerate for an hour
- Step 5 - Enjoy with family and friends
Modak Recipe 3 - Ragi Millet Modak - A Nutrient Rich Modak
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Ragi ( Finger Millet) Flour
- 1 cup rice flour ( to make the binding proper)
- 1 cup freshly grated Coconut
- ½ cup Jaggery powder
- ½ tbsp Cardamom powder
- 1 tbsp Gir Cow A2 Ghee
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds and cashews
Method
- Step 1 - Take a pan, add A2 ghee and let it heat
- Step 2 - Add grated coconut, jaggery powder, cardamom powder, chopped nuts, saute and cook well until combined smooth and let it cool
- Step 3 - Boil the water adding a pinch of salt and A2 ghee, lower the flame gradually, add the mix of rice and ragi flour, avoiding lumps, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Step 4 - After the mixture is warm enough, smoothly knead the dough
- Step 5 - Shape the dough into tiny Modaks by stuffing the coconut, jaggery and dry fruits mixture.
- Step 6 - Stem the Modak evenly in a greasy steamer for 10-12 minutes and ready to serve
Modak Recipe 4 - Coconut Honey Modak - Best, Quick, No Cook Modak Recipe -
Ingredients
- Freshly grated coconut
- 1 spoonful of Organic Honey
- ½ tbsp Almond powder
- ½ tbsp Cardamom powder
- 1 spoonful of Gir Cow A2 Ghee
Method
- Step 1 - Take a blending jar
- Step 2 - Add all the mentioned natural ingredients freshly grated coconut. organic honey, almond powder, cardamom powder and Gir Cow A2 Ghee
- Step 3 - Blend them all together into a smooth binding dough
- Step 4 - Shape into Modaks and refrigerate for an hour and serve
Modak Recipe 5 - Chocolate Modak - Kids Special (No Cook Recipe)
Ingredients
- ½ cup good quality unsweetened cocoa powder
- 5-6 dates
- Organic Honey
- ½ cup almond flour
- Organic A2 ghee
Method
- Step 1 - Take a blender jar
- Step 2 - Add all the mentioned natural ingredients cocoa powder, dates, honey, almond flour, A2 ghee
- Step 3 - Blend them all together into a smooth binding dough
- Step 4 - Shape into Modaks and refrigerate for an hour
- Step 5 - You chocolate Moda is ready for kids
Conclusion
On Ganesh Chaturthi, share happiness, love and devotion with home made prepared different types of Modaks made with all natural ingredients from Shiva Organic, A2 Gir Cow Ghee, Jaggery and natural honey. With these Modak you can enjoy the taste as well as maintain your health during the festivities. Isn’t it great? So, tell me which one is your favourite Modak from the above given recipes.
FAQs
1 - Why Is Homemade Modak Healthy ?
Home made Modak is healthiest because it is made with all natural ingredients like coconut, jaggery, A2 ghee, honey, dry fruits and above all it is simply steamed.
2 - Why Should I Use Honey Instead Of Sugar?
Using honey as a natural sweetener while preparing Modal is ideal than using sugar because organic honey has high nutrient value including antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
3 - Why A2 Ghee Is Best For Making Modak?
A2 Gir Cow Ghee is prepared with traditional Bilona method which retains all the essential nutrients during the process. Because of this, it is a good choice.
