Sweet Coconut Modak
A quick and easy sweet treat made with fresh coconut, jaggery, and a hint of cardamom, shaped into delightful dumplings. Perfect for a festive snack or dessert.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh grated coconut
- ½ cup jaggery (or brown sugar)
- ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1 cup rice flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter)
Instructions
- 1
In a pan over medium heat, combine 1.5 cups grated coconut, 0.5 cup jaggery, and 0.5 tsp cardamom powder. Cook, stirring, until the jaggery melts and the mixture turns slightly sticky, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 2
In a separate pot, bring 1 cup water and 1 tbsp ghee to a boil. Add 1 cup rice flour, stir vigorously, then remove from heat. Cover and let rest for 2 minutes until cool enough to handle.
- 3
Knead the dough until smooth. While still warm, pinch off small balls, flatten into discs, and place a spoonful of the coconut filling in the center. Fold and shape into modaks (or simple dumplings).
- 4
Steam the modaks in a steamer for 10-12 minutes, until the outer layer looks glossy and slightly translucent. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tools you’ll need
- steamer
- mixing bowls
- pan
- pot
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