Ukadiche Modak (Steamed Modak)

INGREDIENTS

For Outer Dough (Ukad):

• 1 cup rice flour (fine quality)
• 1¼ cup water
• 1 tsp ghee
• Pinch of salt

For Filling (Saran):

• 1 cup grated coconut (fresh or frozen)
• ¾ cup jaggery (grated or powdered)
• ¼ tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
• 1 tsp ghee
• Few chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Preparation:

1️⃣ Prepare the Filling (Saran):

-Heat 1 tsp ghee in a pan.

-Add poppy seeds (if using), roast slightly.

-Add grated coconut and jaggery.

-Cook on low-medium flame till jaggery melts and mixture thickens slightly.

-Add cardamom powder + nuts (optional).

-Cook till moist but not runny. Let it cool.

-⚠️ Don’t overcook or it’ll harden!

2️⃣ Prepare the Dough (Ukad):

-In a pan, bring 1¼ cup water to a boil with ghee + salt.

-Lower heat, add rice flour gradually while stirring.

-Mix well to form a dough. Turn off flame, cover for 5 mins.

-While still warm, knead it smooth with wet hands.

-Dough should be soft, non-sticky, and pliable.

3️⃣ Shape the Modaks:

-Grease hands with ghee. Take a small dough ball.

-Flatten into a small disc (like a shallow cup).

-Place a spoonful of filling in the center.

-Make pleats around the edges, gather and seal the top like a teardrop.

-💡 You can use modak moulds too for easy shaping!

4️⃣ Steam the Modaks:

-Place modaks in a steamer or idli cooker on banana leaf or greased plate.

-Steam for 10–15 minutes on medium flame.

-When they become shiny and slightly translucent — they’re done!