Introduction
The Ukadiche Modak Recipe is a cherished gem in Maharashtrian kitchens, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. These soft, steamed rice flour dumplings with a sweet coconut-jaggery filling are more than just sweets—they’re little bundles of devotion.
Moreover, they’re incredibly simple to make at home if you follow the steps just right.
Whether you’re celebrating the festival or simply craving something traditional and comforting, this Ukadiche Modak recipe will guide you to perfect, melt-in-the-mouth modaks every single time.
Ingredients – Ukdiche Modak Recipe
For outer covering:
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 teaspoon ghee
- pinch of salt
For the filling (“Saran”):
- 1 cup grated coconut
- ½ cup jaggery (tight or crushed)
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- Fresh tight nutmeg pinch
- Alternatively: Some chopped nuts (cashews, almonds) or poppy seeds for change
Method – Step-by-Step
Preparing the filling of Modak:
- Firstly, heat the coconut in a pan.
- Once it releases fragrance, add jaggery and cook until it melts and becomes mixed.
- After that stir in cardamom, nutmeg, and nuts (if using);
- Finally, let it completely cool.
Kneading of flour for the covering:
- Meanwhile, in a separate pot, bring water, salt and ghee to a boil.
- Once water is boiled, lower the heat
- Gently add rice flour, continuously stirring until it comes together into a dough that leaves the pan.
- Allowing it to cool down slightly.
- After it cools slightly, knead it into a dough
Sizing the modak:
- After sometime, knead the dough properly and divide the dough into small balls.
- Flatening the balls Leveling in the disc (crossing ~ 3‑4 inches).
- Keep a spoonful of filling in the center.
- Then gather the edges, to create pleats & pinch the top to seal or use an enlarged mold for uniformity
Steaming Modak for perfection:
- Meanwhile, keep a pot for steam for about 10 minutes
- Now keep the modaks for steaming for 10 minutes, until the shells look shiny and set.
- Finally, serve with a drizzle of pure ghee
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Storing and Reheating – Modak
- Storage: Store modak in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day.
- Alternatively, freeze for up to 3 days in fridge.
- You can freeze the modak before steaming into fridge for later use.
- Reheating: Steam again for 3-5 minutes or microwave with a damp cloth for that fresh, warm tenderness for 30 seconds
Serving Suggestions – Ukdiche Modak Recipe
- Serving warm with a drizzle of ghee or cardamom powder.
- Alternatively, you can pair with a cup of spicy tea or filter coffee complements them brilliantly.
- Also, you can flavorful pairings with a cup of spiced chai or filter coffee complements them splendidly.
Outbound Links
Inbound Links
- Chirote Recipe(Pakatle Chirote) — Flaky Maharashtrian Diwali Delight
- Shakarpara – A Sweet & Crispy Festive
Calorie and Health Benefits (Per Modak)
- Approximately 126 kcal, about 80 kcal from carbs, 5 kg from protein and 40 kg from fat.
- Made with rice flour, these modaks are gluten and free and mild, compared to the deeper aree -free options.
- Natural sweetness (jaggery), coconut, and alternative nuts – for minerals and healthy fats.
Variations of Ukdiche Modak Recipe
- Dry Fruit Modak: Mix chopped almonds, pistachios, and raisins into the filling.
- Chocolate Modak: Stir melted dark chocolate into the coconut-jaggery mix for a modern twist.
- Healthy version: Add poppy seeds or use whole‑wheat flour in dough for a nutty flavor
- Whichever version you choose, the taste is divine.
Pro Tips & Tricks – Ukdiche Modak Recipe
- Kneading the dough and cover it to avoid cracks during it.
- Secondly, dip fingers in ghee or water when shaping for smooth pleats.
- If shape by hand, reduce the fingers or water in ghee to reduce it.
- Cooling the filling completely prevents the dough from becoming a soggy.
- Most importantly, make sure the filling is cool before stuffing to avoid soggy shells
- Lastly, use fresh, finely ground rice flour for the softest texture
Conclusion – Ukdiche Modak Recipe
Celebrate this classic Ukadiche Modak recipe, a heart -wrenching, aromatic joy that brings taste and tradition to your table. Try this at home and share your response – your kit
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