Rice Modak
Rice Modak is a traditional Indian sweet that is typically made during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. It's a steamed dumpling made with rice flour and filled with a sweet filling made with coconut and jaggery. This recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian, making it suitable for many dietary preferences. It is also a great source of carbohydrates.
Allergen Information: Contains None
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
183 kcal
Protein
2 g
Carbs
19 g
Fat
11 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Rice Flour
1 small cup (80g)
Jaggery, cane
2 tbsp (30g)
Coconut, kernal, dry
0.25 cup (60g)
Ghee
1 tbsp (15g)
cardamom powder
1 tsp (2g)
Instructions
Preparation
-Grate coconut and jaggery.
Cooking Steps
In a pan, add grated jaggery, grated coconut, and cardamom powder. Cook on medium heat until the jaggery melts and the mixture comes together. Remove from heat and let it cool.
In a separate pan, bring water to a boil. Add ghee and rice flour to the boiling water and stir well. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 2-3 minutes over low heat.
Turn off the heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes.
Knead the dough until it is smooth and pliable.
Divide the dough into small balls and shape them into small cups using your fingers.
Fill each cup with a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture.
Bring water to a boil in a steamer or a large pot. Place the modaks in the steamer or pot and steam for 10-12 minutes until they are cooked.
Serve the modaks hot or at room temperature.
Community Reviews & Results
Tanvi Verma
"My dietitian recently added this to my plan, and preparing this Rice Modak was completely hassle-free. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Nidhi Singh Srivastava
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and Rice Modak turned out absolute perfection! The ingredient ratio is spot on, giving it a rich and authentic taste. A must-try dish on your wellness journey."
Karan Iyer
"Cooked this 3 days ago, and I loved how light yet filling this Rice Modak turned out to be. The clean ingredients made a noticeable difference in overall freshness. Highly recommended for anyone focused on clean eating!"
Sunil Saran Ghosh
"Following this recipe for 2 weeks now, and the experience has been outstanding. It has just the right amount of seasoning to keep things light yet tasty. Will be making this again very soon."