Ingredients

For the outer dough (Ukad)

• 1 cup rice flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp ghee
• A pinch of salt

For the stuffing

• 1 cup grated fresh coconut
• ¾ cup grated jaggery
• ½ tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
• 1–2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional: cashews, almonds)

For steaming

• A little ghee (for greasing)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Coconut–Jaggery Filling

1. Heat a pan on medium flame.
2. Add the grated jaggery — it will start melting.
3. Add the grated coconut and mix well.
4. Add cardamom powder and poppy seeds (if using).
5. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
6. Turn off the flame and let it cool.

2️⃣ Prepare the Rice Dough (Ukad)

1. Boil 1 cup of water with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp ghee.
2. Once it boils, reduce flame and add rice flour.
3. Mix quickly to form a dough.
4. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
5. Transfer to a plate and knead while warm until smooth and soft.

Tip: If the dough cracks, sprinkle a little warm water and knead again.

3️⃣ Shape the Modak

1. Grease your palms with ghee.
2. Take a small ball of dough and flatten it into a cup shape.
3. Add 1–2 teaspoons of coconut filling.
4. Gently bring the edges together and pinch to form the classic modak shape.

4️⃣ Steam the Modaks

1. Grease a steamer plate with ghee.
2. Place the modaks and steam for 10–12 minutes.
3. Modaks will turn slightly glossy when cooked.

Serve

Drizzle a little ghee on top and serve warm.
Perfect offering (prasad) for Lord Ganesha and a delicious treat for everyone!

Total Time

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total: 30 minutes