Is modak made of Maida?

Fried modak are also called talniche modak in Marathi language. For the fried modak, the outer covering of the dumpling is made from whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour (maida).

How do I make modak Mould?

Make modak with mould Grease the modak mould with a bit of ghee or oil. Then close or lock the mould. Put the dough ball inside the mould and press it so that a space is made in the center. The rice dough will form a layer touching the walls of the mould.

What is modak flour made of?

The sweet filling on the inside of a modak consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery, while the outer soft shell is made from rice flour or wheat flour mixed with khava or maida flour. There are two types of Modak, fried and steamed. The steamed version (called ukdiche modak) is often served hot with ghee.

What is the taste of Modak?

Due to Lord Ganesha being ‘Modakpriya’, the one who likes modak, 21 pieces of modak are served as the offering in puja during Ganesh Chaturthi. This is an easy modak recipe with rich flavours of nuts and saffron that together appeals to our taste buds and make this sweet an irresistible one.

What is Deep Fried Modak?

Fried Modak Recipe – it is deep fried or shallow fried modak recipe with sweet, chewy coconut stuffing and very crispy outside covering. It is offered to Lord Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Traditionally modak’s outside cover is made from rice flour and it is steamed which is called Ukadiche Modak.

How to make funfried Modak at home?

Fried modak are sweet stuffed fried dumplings made during ganesh chaturthi. These are stuffed with coconut and jaggery mixture. Add ghee to the flour and rub the flour very well for 2 to 4 minutes to incorporate the ghee. Pour water and salt as needed.

How do you fry wheat Modak with oil?

Heat oil in a kadai or pan until medium hot. Once the oil becomes hot, carefully and gently add the prepared wheat modak. When they become light golden turn over them gently with a slotted spoon and continue to fry. This way turning few times as needed fry them until the crust becomes golden and crisp.

How to make Modak (dumplings)?

If you want to bake then brush the dumplings with some oil or ghee. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degree celsius. Bake till the crust becomes golden and crisp. This recipe makes for about 12 medium-sized modak. But you can half the recipe to make 6 fried modak or double to make 24 wheat modak.