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Healthy Modak Recipe

Calories

110 Kcal

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Healthy Modak Recipe

Instructions:

Sure, here’s a condensed version of the Healthy Indian Modak Recipe:

Filling:
1. Dry roast 1 cup coconut powder on low heat until light golden; set aside.
2. In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee and melt 1 cup jaggery.
3. Add roasted coconut, 50g powdered almonds, 50g raisins, 1 tbsp poppy seeds, 2 powdered cloves, and 1/4 tsp dry ginger powder. Mix well.
4. Cook until thickened, then let cool.

Dough:
1. Mix 1 cup each of makai, rice, and ragi flour.
2. Heat 1 ½ cups ghee until hot but not smoking. Gradually add to the flour mixture, mixing until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
3. Knead into a smooth dough with warm water. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 15-20 minutes.

Shape Modaks:
1. Divide dough into lime-sized balls. Flatten each into a small disc, creating a well in the center.
2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center. Pinch edges to form a peak, enclosing the filling.

Steam:
1. Line or grease a steamer basket. Place modaks inside and steam for 10-12 minutes on medium heat.

Serve:
1. Allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with a drizzle of ghee if desired.

Enjoy your healthy and delectable Indian modaks!

Ingredients

Author

Ekta Gupte

Nutritional Serving Information (Per Modak):
(Note: The values below are estimates based on typical nutritional values for the ingredients. Exact values may vary depending on ingredient brands and measurements.)

– Calories: 110 Kcal
– Carbohydrates: 12 grams
– Protein: 2 grams
– Fat: 5 grams
– Saturated Fat: 3 grams
– Monounsaturated Fat: 11 gram
– Cholesterol: 10 mg
– Sodium: 5 mg
– Fiber:** 1 gram
– Sugar: 7 grams

Enjoy making and savoring these nutritious and delicious modaks!