Red Velvet Modak: A Festive Fusion For Ganesh Chaturthi

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Red Velvet Modak: A Festive Fusion For Ganesh Chaturthi

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Red Velvet Modak
: A Festive Fusion For Ganesh Chaturthi

Name: ~Red Velvet Modak~: A Festive Fusion For Ganesh Chaturthi
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup All-purpose flour (maida); 1 tbsp Cocoa powder; 2 tbsp Powdered sugar; 2 tbsp Butter or ghee; 2–3 drops Red food colour (or beetroot juice); ¼ cup Milk (as needed to knead); A pinch Salt; 1 cup Grated fresh coconut; ½ cup Jaggery (grated or powdered); ½ tsp Cardamom powder; 1 tsp Ghee; 1 tbsp chopped nuts (optional – cashews, almonds)

40 mins

Cooking Time

Easy

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Ingredients

Veg + Dairy

Diet

A contemporary twist on the traditional Indian dessert, red velvet modak was created especially for Ganesh Chaturthi. This colourful treat combines a soft outer shell, a pleasantly sweet coconut inside, and the well-known red velvet flavour. It’s easy to make, visually striking, and perfect for festive celebrations.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

1 cupAll-purpose flour (maida)

1 tbspCocoa powder

2 tbspPowdered sugar

2 tbspButter or ghee

2–3 drops Red food colour (or beetroot juice)

¼ cupMilk (as needed to knead)

A pinchSalt

1 cupGrated fresh coconut

½ cupJaggery (grated or powdered)

½ tspCardamom powder

1 tspGhee

1 tbspchopped nuts (optional – cashews, almonds)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Coconut Filling

Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan.
Add grated coconut and jaggery.
Stir continuously until the jaggery melts and blends with the coconut.
Add cardamom powder and chopped nuts (optional).
Cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
Set aside to cool.

Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the Coconut Filling

10 minutes

Step 2

Step 2: Prepare Red Velvet Dough

10 minutes

Step 3

Step 3: Shape the Modaks

10 Minutes

Step 4

Step 4: Steam the Modaks

10 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions:

Place the steamed red velvet modaks on a traditional banana leaf, or a brass platter. Then, arrange in a floral or circular pattern. You can also get creative by lighting a small diya next to it for a festive presentation.

Pairing Instructions:

Pair this steamed red velvet modak with cheese or chocolate dip as a side. It also goes well as a snack with kesar milk or masala tea, making it a festive treat combo.

Garnishing Instructions:

Dust lightly with desiccated coconut or edible silver foil (varak), and garnish with rose petals or chopped pistachios on top for visual appeal.