Apple Cinnamon Modak Recipe

Step 1: For the dough:To begin preparing the Apple Cinnamon Modaks, combine maida, sooji or rava and rice flour together with salt

Step 2: Add milk and start kneading until the dough is soft

Step 3: Once it comes together, add the ghee and knead well once again

Step 4: Keep the dough covered with a cloth, to rest for 15 minutesFor the filling:In a Saucepan on a medium flame, add the apple pieces and brown sugar an cook the mixture till the sugar dissolves and the apples become soft

Step 5: Take it off the flame and add the cinnamon powder to it

Step 6: Cool it down a bit before shaping the modaks

Step 7: To assemble:Divide the dough into 8 portions the and keep remaining portions covered with a moist cloth to prevent drying

Step 8: Take one portion, roll into a ball and placing it on your palm, start flattening it out with the other hand, using fingers to make the edges thinner than the center

Step 9: The disc you get should be about an inch in diameter

Step 10: Form the disc into a bowl shape and then add a spoonful of the filling

Step 11: Pinch the edges upwards and the bring them together to form the classic modak shape, making sure its sealed properly at the top

Step 12: Giving it a pointy tip

Step 13: Fry these modaks in hot oil till they are golden brown and crisp

Step 14: The Apple Cinnamon Modaks are now ready to become the talk of your festive celebrations!