Steamed Modak / Coconut Modak / Vinayaka Chavithi Prasadam

Ingredients :

Rice Flour (home made) - 1 Cup
Salt - 1 Pinch
Water - 1 Cup
Oil or ghee - 1 Tsp

For Stuffing :

grated Coconut - 1 Cups
Grated Jaggery - 1/2 Cup
Cardamom Powder - 1/4 Tsp

Preparation Method :

1. Take a Pan add Grated Jaggery then add 2-3 Tsp water, after Jaggery melts add grated Coconut, then add Cardamom Powder, Mix well and fry until thick mixture.Turn off Heat and Keep aside.

2. Take another deep Vessel add water and Salt then water Boiling add Rice Flour, Stir Continuously until no lumps are formed.Keep a Lid for 4-5 Min. and then remove from flame.

3. After Cool down this Mixture knead gently with your palms and then add Oil to Smoothness.

4. Apply pinch of oil/ghee on your palms and make a big Lemon sized balls of the dough.Flatten it to give it the shape of a katori or cone.

5. Press the edges of the katori-shaped dough with slight pressure at every 1 inch distance.The edges of the katori will now look like the petals of the flower.

6. Put Prepared Coconut stuffing in the katori and close the ends to give them a shape like fresh figs or momos.

7. Place all the modaks on theSteamer. or Idli Cooker. Steam it for 5 to 6 minutes and turn off the flame.

* Your delicious modaks are ready to be served.

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