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Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi With Ragi Modaks

Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi With Ragi Modaks

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Ragi Modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi
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Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi With
Ragi Modaks
- A Nutritious Festive Treat

45 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Veg + Dairy
Diet
When it comes to Ganesh Chaturthi, modaks are the go-to offering for Lord Ganesha, especially the classic ukadiche modak from Maharashtra. But how about a healthy twist like the ragi modak? Ragi, or finger millet, is a superfood packed with calcium, fibre, and iron, which makes this festive treat not only delicious but also quite healthy. It’s a fantastic option for health-conscious families looking to blend tradition with a modern, wholesome flair.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 cupRagi flour
2 tbspRice flour
1 cupWater
1 tspGhee
a pinchSalt
1 cupGrated coconut
¾ cupJaggery
½ tspCardamom powder
1 tspGhee

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the filling

  • Start by heating 1 teaspoon of ghee in a pan.

  • Next, toss in some grated coconut and jaggery. Give it a good stir until the jaggery melts and everything is nicely combined.

  • Then, sprinkle in some cardamom powder and mix it all together.

  • Let it cook for about 5 to 6 minutes until the mixture thickens up. 

  • Once it's done, set it aside to cool.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Prepare the outer dough

  • Boil 1 cup of water with a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of ghee.

  • Once it’s boiling, gradually add in the ragi flour and rice flour while stirring quickly to mix everything well.

  • Cover the pot and let it cook for about 2 minutes.

  • After that, turn off the heat, let it cool down a bit, and then knead it into a soft dough.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Shape the modaks

  • First, rub some ghee on your hands to prevent sticking.

  • Grab a dough ball roughly the size of a lemon and flatten it into a little cup.

  • Spoon in the coconut-jaggery filling.

  • Then, pinch the edges together and form it into a modak shape.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Steam the modaks

  • Place the shaped modaks in a steamer.

  • Steam them for about 8 to 10 minutes until they have a nice glossy finish.

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the filling
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare the outer dough
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Shape the modaks
12-15 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Steam the modaks
10 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions:

Plating Instructions:

For a stylish and festive look, arrange each modak in small cupcake liners. It really elevates the presentation.

 

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Pairing Instructions:

Pairing Instructions:

Serve warm modaks alongside a festive spread of puran poli, varan bhaat (dal rice), and a refreshing masala chaas.

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Garnishing Instructions:

Garnishing Instructions:

Lightly brush each modak with ghee, and top them off with a few strands of saffron or crushed pistachios for a lovely garnish.

 

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