This version of Modak or Modaka as we call in South India is more of a fusion recipe. Traditionally modaks are made out of rice flour with a sweet jaggery and cardamom filling inside. I personally love the taste of khoya so i thought of making these beauties.
They turned out absolutely delish, and why not anything with khoya in it has to taste delicious. I also make the traditional rice flour modak on Ganesh Chaturthi along with this variety.
Servings
Makes 12-15
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups grated khoya
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 cardamom pods powdered
- Few strands of saffron
- 2 tsp warm milk
- 6 tbsp of nuts-almonds, cashews, pistachio
- Few drops of yellow food coloring, optional
- Modak mold to shape
- Ghee for inside the mold
PREPARATION
Step 1
Add saffron to warm milk and keep aside.
Step 2
Saute khoya in a heavy bottom pan until it gets soft for about 5-8 minutes. Keep aside.
Step 3
When slightly cool add the rest of the ingredients except the nut mixture and combine thoroughly.
Step 4
Coat ghee inside the mold and place the khoya mixture on both sides. Place ½ tsp of the nut mixture on one side and close to mold to seal and form modak. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Notes: the modak will stay good for upto a week in the refrigerator. Also when making the mixture, if it is on the dry side add a few tsps of milk to moisten it.
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Yumm😋😋
thanks!