Ukadiche Modak

Ukadiche Modak is a traditional Maharashtrian sweet dumpling prepared by steaming a soft rice flour dough filled with a sweet mixture of fresh grated coconut and jaggery. It is famously offered as prasad during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. You can explore top-rated variations from the web via the carousel below, or follow the classic recipe listed below. Prepare the Filling (Saran) 1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan over medium-low flame. Add 1 tsp poppy seeds and roast for a few seconds. 2. Add the fresh grated coconut and jaggery. 3. Cook while stirring continuously. The jaggery will melt and combine with the coconut. 4. Simmer for about 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly but remains moist. Do not overcook, or the jaggery will turn hard and chewy. 5. Mix in the cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, and chopped dry fruits. Remove from heat and let it cool completely. [1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9] ## 2. Make the Rice Flour Dough (Ukad) 1. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil along with a pinch of salt and 1 tsp ghee. 2. Lower the heat and add the rice flour all at once. Stir vigorously with a wooden spatula until the flour completely absorbs the water and no dry spots remain. 3. Switch off the flame, cover the pan with a lid, and let it rest and steam in its own heat for 5 minutes. [2, 3, 4, 10] ## 3. Knead the Dough 1. Transfer the warm dough into a wide bowl or parat. 2. Wet your hands with a little warm water and firmly knead the dough while it is still warm. 3. Knead for 5–7 minutes until it becomes completely smooth, soft, pliable, and crack-free. Keep the dough covered with a damp cloth at all times to prevent it from drying out. [2, 7, 10] ## 4. Shaping the Modaks## Method A: Using a Mould (Easiest for Beginners) 1. Grease the inside of a modak mould with a little ghee. Close the mould. 2. Take a small, lemon-sized ball of dough and press it into the mould's hollow base. 3. Use your index fing

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Recipe

Place

Thane

Art

Cooking (Citra-śāka-pūpa-bhakṣya-vikāra-kriyā) · Kala 42

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Submitted

21 September 2026

Accepted

22 September 2026