Orange Chocolate Modak is an easy, simple, quick and no cook modak recipe. These modaks are super delicious and have a hint of orange zest and cocoa powder. It is a perfect prasad or dessert recipe to make during the festive season.
Orange and chocolate is a match made in heaven. I love the flavors of these two ingredients anytime. If you are someone who loves this combo then this recipe is for you. This is one of my favorite no-cook modak recipes to make during Ganpati festival. These modaks are delicious, fudgy, not overtly sweet and a perfect blend of cacao powder and orange.
Ingredients You Need:
To make these delicious dainty modaks you only need 8 ingredients. You probably already have these ingredients at home.
Orange zest: My favorite part of this recipe is that it uses fresh orange and is made without orange extract. As we are using zest, organic orange is a good option. Orange zest gives a citrusy flavor to this recipe. I have used a microplane grater to make the orange zest. Alternatively, you can use a box grater. Make sure to use the fine holes on the box grater.
Cocoa Powder: I use unsweetened cocoa powder for this recipe. To add a sharp chocolate flavor I have used cocoa powder in this recipe.
Unsweetened Desiccated Coconut Powder: I have used ultra fine desiccated coconut powder instead of shredded coconut that makes this modak nice and dry. Also, I opted for unsweetened Dessicated Coconut Powder as we don’t like to have overtly sweet desserts.
Milk Powder: I have used milk mawa powder from the Indian grocery. Milk powder and milk mawa powder are basically the same thing if they have full fat contains. Make sure you buy full fat powdered milk. Alternatively, you can use non fat dry milk powder, it won’t bring the same richness and texture but will taste great regardless.
Condensed Milk: I have used unsweetened Condensed Milk aka Evaporated Milk. It is unsweetened, creamier and thicker in texture than whole milk, makes a prefect addition to this recipe. Alternatively, you can use condensed milk which is super thick & sweet. If you are adding condensed milk to this recipe then skip adding powdered sugar to this recipe.
Powdered Sugar: Since I have used unsweetened desiccated coconut and evaporated milk, I have added powdered sugar to add subtle sweetness to this recipe.
Vanilla extract: Vanilla extracts adds a sweet and light floral taste to these modak
How to Make Orange Chocolate Modak:
The reason why I love this recipe? It’s so easy
Its one of those recipes where you add everything to a bowl. Combine the ingredients well using a spatula and roll it into bite size ladoos or modak.
If the mixture seems to be too sticky, add desiccated coconut powder. If the seems too dry, add evaporated milk or condensed milk.
Here are a few more festive recipes you may want to check out:
Ukadiche Modak (Sweet Rice flour Dumplings)
