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Try This Healthy Modak Recipe For Ganesh Chaturthi

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri

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Lord Ganesha loves modak. That’s why it is offered as a prasad during Ganesh Chaturthi. The festivities last for 10 days which means we get yummy snacks to gobble every day. Although tasty, some of the grub you eat can be too sweet or fried. Thus, we must keep a tab on our health. You don’t want to break the blood sugar record, do you?

During this era of the pandemic, let’s not give in to our inner gluttony and keep our health on the pedestal. This year, invite Lord Ganesha to your home with this healthy version of modak. Here’s the recipe.

You need

For the filling:

1 cup fresh coconut, grated
1/2 cup dates, deseeded, grated
1 cup jaggery (gud), grated
1/2 cup almond, finely chopped
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
½ tsp cardamom powder (elaichi)
2 tsp ghee

For the covering:

1 cup of rice flour (chawal ka atta)
1 cup of water
2-3 tsp oil
Salt to taste

Let’s start

The filling

In a non-stick pan, dry roast dates, almonds and pistachios over a slow flame for 2-3 minutes.
Add the grated coconut and jaggery, and cook over a slow flame.
Mix well.
Add the cardamom powder and mix well.
Cook until the jaggery melts.
The mixture should be blended well.

The covering

In another non-stick pan, pour water.
Let the water come to a boil.
Now add 1 tsp oil and a pinch of salt.
Lower the flame and add the rice flour.
Stir/whisk continuously so that no lumps are left.
Switch the flame off and cover the pan with a lid.

The dough

Keep in mind that you need to knead the rice dough while it’s warm. If the dough cools down, it becomes lumpy.
Grease your palms with oil and knead the dough well.
Make small balls of almost 2 inches in diameter.
Now gently press it to make it flat.
With your thumb and fingers, gently press the ends and keep shaping it.
It should be a 3-4 inch diameter circle.
Now add 2-3 teaspoons of filling in the center.
With the help of your thumb and index finger, pinch the edges in such a way that pleats are formed.
5 or 6 pleats are enough.
Now pinch all of the pleats together to seal it.
Shape the rest the same way.

The steaming

Prepare the steamer. The water should come to boil.
Brush your modaks with water or just dip them in water one by one.
Grease steamer plate with oil or use parchment paper.
Place them on the plate.
Cook the modaks until they become translucent. Takes about 7-8 minutes.
Drizzle ghee over them and serve hot.
This modak recipe serves 7.

Health benefits

Coconut: Rich in essential minerals such as manganese, selenium, potassium, iron, zinc, and copper.

Jaggery: Improved digestion and liver detoxification.

Dates: Powerhouse of antioxidants and fibre.

Almonds: Helps in lowering blood sugar levels and controls hunger.

Pistachios: Loaded with nutrients and antioxidants.

Rice flour: Gluten-free. High in protein and vitamins.

Ghee: Good source of vitamin A

If you have any queries related to nutrition or want a diet chart for a specific health condition, you can speak to our dietitians online of the MFine.

Bon Appétit

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Written by

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri

Dr. Abhishtita Mudunuri is an Internal Medicine Physician Diabetologist with over 10 years of experience in treating lifestyle disorders like Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, etc. She has worked previously at Columbia Asia, Sunshine Hospitals, and Apollo Group of Hospitals. Currently, she is working as a Senior Manager and Diabetologist at MFine.

Try This Healthy Modak Recipe For Ganesh Chaturthi

You need

For the filling:

For the covering:

Let’s start

The filling

The covering

The dough

The steaming

Health benefits

Bon Appétit

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