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Modak

Sweet dumplings, Ganesha's favourite.

Prep45 min
Cook20 min
Total1 h 5 min
Serves15
DifficultyEasy
Per serving224 kcal
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IndiaDessertVegetarianHalal-friendly

Ingredients

For 15 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Rice flour250 g
  • Water300 ml
  • Ghee1 tsp
  • Jaggery200 g
  • Grated coconut250 g
  • Cardamom1/2 tsp

Method

  1. FillingCook coconut with jaggery.
  2. DoughScald rice flour.
  3. ShapeForm pleated dumplings; fill.
  4. SteamSteam 12 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

Calories224 kcal
Protein2.2 g
Carbohydrates30.4 g
Fat11.2 g
Fibre3.1 g
Sugar14.1 g
Sodium11 mg
Saturated fat9.7 g
Serving sizeabout 65 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Coconut.

Quick answers

How long does Modak take to make?

About 1 h 5 min in total: 45 min of preparation and 20 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Modak?

About 224 kcal per serving, with 2 g of protein. The recipe makes 15 servings of about 65 g each.

Which allergens does Modak contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Coconut. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Modak from?

Modak is a dessert from India. Sweet dumplings, Ganesha's favourite.

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