Instant Mawa Modak is nothing but a doodh pedha shaped like a modak. This popular Indian sweet is made during Ganpati festival with handful of ingredients. Ganpati festival is incomplete without making bappa’s favorite Modak. Festive time is always busy, so I prefer to keep prasad recipe simple. Traditionally, people use mawa/ khoya (milk solids) which you can make by reducing full fat milk. However, I like to use full fat milk powder because it is available in any supermarket. Making traditional milk pedha takes a long time and effort. However, by using the milk powder, it is very easy…
Continue ReadingOrange 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…
Continue ReadingCoconut Rose Modak as the name suggests is basically coconut modak flavored with rose water, you can even use rose syrup or Rooh-Afza. These coconut rose modaks are subtly sweet and have just 7 ingredients. They can be made in less than 20 minutes, plus are entirely no cook. What’s not to love about them….. right?! I love to celebrate festivals big or small. Making fresh prasad during 10 days of Ganesh festival sounds fun but its certainly challenging when you are a busy mom. Which is why this no-cook modak recipe is a life saver. This recipe is quick,…
Continue ReadingUkadiche Modak is a very popular Maharashtrian dessert made during the festival of Ganpati. These dumplings are gluten free. The shell is made with soft rice flour dough and stuffed with sweet coconut jaggery filling. I am sharing my family recipe with detailed tips and tricks to make them perfectly. Making modak seems intimidating, it took me many failed attempts & practice to get them right. I have included detail steps, tips to get them right so kindly read the post thoroughly before jumping straight to the recipe. Shaping modak without mold is a skill and requires a lot of…