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Ukadiche Modak

Darpan News Desk IANS, 17 Sep, 2024 05:05 PM
  • Ukadiche Modak

Ingredients and Directions: 

Simmer 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 cup water with 1/2 tsp ghee and a pinch of salt. 

Let it simmer, Stir in 1 cup rice flour to make a soft, shaggy dough. Knead it well and let it rest for 10 minutes. For the filling: Grate 1 coconut, sauté in 2 tsp ghee, then add 1.5 tsp poppy seeds, 1 cup grated jaggery, and 1/2 tsp cardamom powder. 

Mix until everything melts into sweet, fragrant bliss...Shape the modaks: Grease your hands, take a portion of dough, fill generously, and seal them perfectly!

Steam with haldi leaves and a few strands of kesar for 10-12 mins.

Finally, drizzle with ghee and enjoy them hot!"

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