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Ukadiche Modak – Sweet Dumplings for Ganesh Chaturthi

Ukadiche Modak is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet dumpling made during Ganesh Chaturthi as Lord Ganesha’s favorite prasad. It is made with rice flour dough filled with coconut, jaggery, and cardamom, then steamed to perfection.

These delicate sweets symbolize prosperity, devotion, and festivity in Maharashtrian households.

🥗 Health Benefits

  • ✅ Rich in natural sweetness from jaggery.
  • ✅ Coconut provides healthy fats.
  • ✅ Steamed, making it healthier than fried sweets.

Ukadiche Modak – Sweet Dumplings for Ganesh Chaturthi

Ukadiche Modak is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet dumpling made during Ganesh Chaturthi as Lord Ganesha’s favorite prasad. It is made with rice flour dough filled with coconut, jaggery, and cardamom, then steamed to perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients (Makes 10–12 modaks | Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins)
For stuffing:
  • 1 cup grated coconut fresh
  • ¾ cup jaggery grated
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tbsp ghee
For outer cover:
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • A pinch of salt

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Prepare filling: Heat ghee, add coconut and jaggery. Stir until mixture thickens. Add cardamom and let cool.
  2. Make dough: Boil water with ghee and salt. Add rice flour gradually, mix, and cover for 5 mins. Knead into smooth dough.
  3. Shape modaks: Take small dough balls, flatten into cups, stuff with coconut mixture, and shape into modaks.
  4. Steam: Place modaks in steamer for 10–12 mins until glossy.

Notes

🍽️ Serving Suggestions
  • Best enjoyed warm with a drizzle of ghee on top.
  • Offered as prasad to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi.
 
❓ FAQs
Q: My modak cracks—what’s wrong?
A: Knead dough while warm and keep it moist with ghee.
Q: Can I make modaks without a mold?
A: Yes, shape them by hand, though molds make it easier.
Q: Can I store modaks?
A: They are best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated for 1 day.