Authentic Maharashtrian Modak with Warm Saffron Milk
Delicate steamed rice flour dumplings filled with a luscious mixture of freshly grated coconut and aromatic jaggery. Served alongside a warm cup of fragrant saffron-infused milk for a divine festive treat.
65min
Total Time
4
Servings
Maharashtrian
Cuisine
Recipe
1
In a pan, heat ghee and add grated coconut along with jaggery, cooking until the jaggery melts and thickens.
2
Stir in cardamom and nutmeg powder to the coconut mixture, then set aside to cool.
3
Boil water with a pinch of salt and ghee, then gradually mix in the rice flour to form a smooth dough, covering it with a damp cloth.
4
Divide the dough into small lemon-sized balls, flatten them, and pleat the edges to form a cup shape.
5
Place a spoon of the coconut filling inside, bring the edges together to seal at the top into a modak shape.
6
Steam the modaks in a steamer for about 10-12 minutes until glossy and cooked.
7
Warm the milk with saffron strands and serve alongside the freshly steamed modaks.
Ingredients
1 cup rice flour
1 cup water
1 tsp ghee
A pinch of salt
1.5 cups freshly grated coconut
1 cup powdered jaggery
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
A pinch of nutmeg powder
2 cups milk
A few strands of saffron
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