Ganesh Chaturthi, one of the most glorious festivals in India, would be incomplete without the delectable Modak! Hence, to satisfy our cravings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi Chef Datta – Chef de Cuisine, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel has shared a scrumptious recipe for the same.

These delightful morsels aren’t just tasty; they’re the key to Ganesha’s heart (and blessing). Legend has it that Lord Ganesha, who’s known for his big, generous heart, grants wishes to those who offer him these sweet treats of modak. 

In a nutshell, Modak during Ganesh Chaturthi isn’t just food; it’s a sweet, edible prayer. It’s an invitation to have the Lord himself as your guest. And here’s the recipe for you from Chef Datta – Chef de Cuisine, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel.

MODAK (UKADICHE MODAK)

Ingredients                            Quantity

Water                                     100 grams

Jaggery                                    50 grams

Grated Fresh Coconut          50 grams

Roasted Poppy Seeds           30 grams

Roasted Sesame Seeds         30 grams

Mixed Chopped Nuts            50 grams

Cardamom Pods                    10 grams

FOR DOUGH  

Water            50 grams

Ghee              50 grams

Salt                20 grams

Sugar            30 grams

Rice Flour    100 grams

Method:

1. Roast the poppy seeds and sesame seeds. Set it aside.
2. Melt the jaggery in a saucepan. Add ghee so that it melts well and doesn’t stick to the pan. After the jaggery melts, add in the freshly grated coconut.  
3. Then add the roasted poppy seeds and roasted sesame seeds.
4. Top it with the nuts and crushed cardamom. Garnish it with crushed cardamom and nuts.
5. Stir well and the stuffing is ready.
6. Take a pan, add a cup of water, and let it boil.
7. Add 1 tsp. of salt, sugar, and ghee. 
8. Next, add the rice flour to the mixture, and mix well.
9. Cook it until the mixture gets thick.
10. For dough, take the rice flour on a flat surface, by slowly adding a little water and ghee whenever needed.
11. Once it is smooth, make sure the dough should not break. It shall be good for the modaks.
12. Take a steamer, add water, let the water boil and in the meantime let’s make the modaks.
13. Make the handmade Modak shape or use Modak mold, fill the stuffing, and close. Bring out of the modak.
14. Once all the modaks are done, place them on the steamer and put banana leaves or muslin cloth on the bottom of the steamer. Steam the modaks in medium flame for about 15-20 mins. 
15. Serve the modak with melted ghee.

So, this Ganesh Chaturthi, let’s all bow to the divine dumpling aka modak by Chef Datta – Chef de Cuisine, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel and savor the sweet magic that is Modak!