Authentic Maharashtrian Modak V9 with Warm Saffron Milk
Delicate steamed rice flour dumplings filled with sweet coconut and jaggery, offering a truly divine festive treat. Enjoy them warm paired with fragrant saffron-infused milk for a traditional Maharashtrian indulgence.
75min
Total Time
4
Servings
Maharashtrian
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Boil water in a pan with a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of ghee, then slowly stir in the rice flour.
2
Cover and let it cook on low heat for a few minutes, then knead into a smooth, pliable dough while still warm.
3
In a separate pan, sauté grated coconut and jaggery together until the mixture thickens and becomes aromatic.
4
Mix in cardamom powder, nutmeg, cashews, and raisins to complete the sweet coconut filling.
5
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them into thin round discs, and pleat the edges to form a cup shape.
6
Place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center and gather the pleates together at the top to seal the modak.
7
Steam the modak in a steamer for 10-12 minutes until glossy and tender.
8
Simmer milk with saffron strands and sugar until slightly reduced, and serve warm alongside the freshly steamed modak.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour
1 cup water
1 tsp ghee
A pinch of salt
1.5 cups freshly grated coconut
1 cup grated organic jaggery
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
1 tbsp chopped cashews and raisins
2 cups whole milk
A few strands of saffron
1 tsp sugar
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.