Modak Steamed: 12 Comforting Sweet Dumplings to Savor
Soft, steamed Modaks filled with a sweet coconut-jaggery mixture, these traditional Indian dumplings are a festive favorite and pure comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 Modaks 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 1¼ cup Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Ghee
- 1 cup Grated Fresh Coconut
- ¾ cup Jaggery (grated or chopped)
- ½ tsp Cardamom Powder
- 1 tsp Poppy Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your steamer and bring water to a boil.
- In a pan, boil water with salt and ghee. Add rice flour, stir, cover, and let it steam for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Line the steamer tray with a banana leaf or muslin cloth.
- Knead the warm dough until smooth. Shape small cups, fill with the coconut-jaggery mixture, then pleat and seal into Modak shapes.
- Place Modaks in the steamer, keeping them spaced. Steam for 10–15 minutes until translucent and shiny.
- Cool slightly, drizzle with ghee, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Modak
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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