Ukadiche Modak Recipe: Delicious Steamed Rice Flour Dumplings
1 hour 5 minutes
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About Ukadiche Modak Recipe: Delicious Steamed Rice Flour Dumplings
Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with these Ukadiche Modak, traditional steamed dumplings filled with a sweet and fragrant coconut and jaggery mixture. This recipe, blessed with a bit of Ganapati Bappa Morya magic, is sure to impress!The soft, delicate rice flour dough encases a scrumptious filling of fresh coconut, jaggery, poppy seeds, cardamom, and nutmeg. Each bite is a delightful explosion of sweet and warm flavors, perfectly enhanced by a drizzle of melted ghee.Learn to make these authentic Ukadiche Modak, a cherished treat for festivals and special occasions. This detailed recipe will guide you through every step, from preparing the dough to creating the beautiful pleated dumplings.
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Recipe Time & More
Prep45 minutes
Cook20 minutes
Total1 hour 5 minutes
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/2 cup Rice Flour
- 1 1/4 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 tsp Ghee clarified butter
- 1 tsp Vegetable Oil for greasing
For Covering the Dough
- 1/2 yard Muslin Cloth damp
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 cup Coconut fresh, grated
- 1 cup Jaggery grated
- 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds lightly roasted
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Powder
For Serving
- 2 tbsp Ghee for drizzling, melted
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil. Add ghee, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of oil. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of rice flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly until a dough forms.
- Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a greased plate. Knead into a soft, smooth dough. Cover with a damp muslin cloth to prevent drying.
Prepare the Filling
- In a non-stick pan, combine grated coconut and jaggery. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until lightly golden brown. Be careful not to overcook, as this will make the filling bitter.
- Stir in roasted poppy seeds, cardamom powder, and nutmeg powder. Set aside to cool.
Assemble the Modaks
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball and flatten slightly into a 2 1/2-inch bowl.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the center. Pleat the edges of the dough, gathering them together to form a bundle. Pinch the edges tightly to seal.
Steam the Modaks
- Steam the modaks for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through. Ensure that water in steamer is continuously boiling.
Serve
- Serve the warm modaks immediately, drizzled generously with melted ghee.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Ukadiche Modak
- For a smoother dough, use fine rice flour.
- Don't overcook the filling; it should be lightly golden and not bitter.
- Ensure the modaks are sealed tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during steaming.
- If the dough is too thick, add a teaspoon or two of water to make it pliable. If too thin, add a little more flour.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Chef Reetu Uday Kugaji
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Such a beautiful dish! Can’t wait to try it.
This looks so inviting! I’m eager to try it.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
Yummy modak
First time ever tried ukdiche modak, must say awesome
Thanks appreciate your useful tips .