Mawa Modak Recipe

For Mawa Modak

• Step 1: In a bowl, add rice flour, ghee, and water and mix well.
• Step 2: In a non-stick pan or kadai, add the prepared mixture and cook on low heat for 5-6 minutes.
• Step 3: Add Nestlé MILKMAID and cook until the mixture turns into a semi-soft dough.
• Step 4: Finish with a little ghee and cardamom powder, then mix well.
• Step 5: Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover it with a lid, and set it aside to cool at room temperature.
• Step 6: Take a modak mould, stuff it with the prepared mixture, and create a small cavity in the centre.
• Step 7: Fill the cavity with the gulkand and nuts filling, then seal the edges firmly.
• Step 8: Scrape out the excess mixture and press it well to get the perfect shape.
• Step 9: Demould the Mawa Modak and transfer it to a serving dish.
• Step 10: Garnish it with fresh rose petals, saffron water and desiccated coconut.

For Gulkand and Nuts Filling:

• Step 1: In a bowl, add gulkand, almonds, cashew nuts and mix them well.
• Step 2: Keep it aside for further use.

Tips to Make Mawa Modak

• Cook the modak mixture over low to medium heat, as described in the Mawa Modak recipe above, to prevent burning and ensure an even blend.
• Grease your hands and the modak moulds with butter or ghee to prevent sticking while shaping the modaks.
• Enhance the flavour by adding cardamom powder or finely chopped nuts to the mixture.
• Allow the mixture to cool before shaping to avoid burns and make it easier to handle.
• Consider garnishing with chopped nuts or edible silver foil for a festive touch.
• Mawa Modaks are best enjoyed fresh, so serve them shortly after preparation.
• Ensure the Mawa Modaks are completely cool before storing them in an airtight container.

FAQs on Mawa Modak

1. What's the significance of Modaks during Ganesh Chaturthi?

Modaks are known to be Lord Ganesha's favourite treat, which is why it is traditional to offer him 21 modaks as bhog on this special occasion.

2. How do I achieve the perfect shape of Mawa Modaks?

Mawa Modaks are traditionally shaped by hand, but using moulds can help create more intricate and uniform designs. If you're shaping them by hand, moisten your fingers with a little water or ghee to prevent sticking and ensure smooth shaping.

3. Can I customise the flavour of Mawa Modaks?

You can enhance your Mawa Modak recipe with ingredients like saffron or rose essence to create unique and flavorful variations.

4. How long does it take to make Mawa Modak?

With our Mawa Modak recipe featuring MILKMAID, the preparation takes about 15 minutes, followed by approximately 20 minutes of cooking.

5. For how long can I store Mawa Modaks?

You can store Mawa Modak at room temperature in an airtight container for one or two days. If you'd like to store them for longer, refrigerate them in an airtight container, and they will remain fresh for up to one week.