Modak

Name: Modak
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1/4 Cup Rice Flour; 1/2 Cup Grated Fresh Coconut; 1/4 Cup Jaggery Powder; 1/8 Tsp Green Cardamom Powder; 1/8 Tsp Salt; As Required Water

20 mins Cooking Time

5 Servings

Diversity score

Sources of Calories

Protein 8%

Carbs 60%

Fats 32%

Vegan

Lactose Free

Gluten Free

Indulge your sweet craving at any time of the day with this gluten-free, low sodium and zero trans fat Mahatarshtrian - Indian dessert that's decadent in the taste and rich in its nutrient content. Modak is an energy-dense sweet that packs power into your daily indulgence. Modak Laddu and Coconut Modak are Healthy Indian Desserts usually prepared at home during festivals. Modak is one of the Best Indian Desserts In Mumbai and is seen in Maharashtrian homes during Ganesh Chaturti. This FitterEats recipe uses Rice as the main ingredient and is vegetarian, vegan and Jain.

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Rice Flour
1/2 Cup Grated Fresh Coconut
1/4 Cup Jaggery Powder
1/8 Tsp Green Cardamom Powder
1/8 Tsp Salt
As Required Water

Method

For The Filling

Step 1
In a pan, add grated fresh coconut, jaggery powder and green cardamom powder
Step 2
Mix all ingredients well till jaggery melts

For The Dough

Step 1
In a kadhai boil water as required and add salt, rice flour and mix well
Step 2
Turn off the heat and knead a soft dough
Step 3
Allow it to cool, take a small portion, flatten and put the prepared filling
Step 4
Seal and shape them
Step 5
Prepare the rest, transfer the modak to the steamer
Step 6
Allow it to steam for 15 min
Step 7
Delicious modak is ready to serve

Healthy Twist

To Improve Bone Health, Add a Tsp of Calcium Rich White Sesame Seeds

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Allergies

Food Additives

Tree Nut

Coconut

NUTRITION FACTS

Approximate values

Serving Size Number(30gm)

Amount Per ServingCalories
kcal

% Daily Value ^*

Total Carbohydrate 14gm 5.1%

Dietary Fiber 2gm 7.3%

Protein 2gm 4.3%

Total Fat 4gm 4.7%

^*Percentage Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer: Nutrition information is based on standard serving sizes and recipes as prepared by Fitterfly. Actual nutritional values may vary because of variations in portion size or recipes, continuous data changes by these sources, changes in growing seasons, or differences in the sources of ingredients. We may update this information from time to time and change the way we calculate Nutrition data. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary based on multiple factors. For some ingredients, nutrient information is not available and they may not reflect accurately in the Label. Please consult your doctor or a Registered Dietitian if you are on a medically restricted diet.

Reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition; Nutritive Value of Indian Foods 2016, National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research)