Coconut and Jaggery Modak Recipe for Ganpati Celebrations

Celebrate Ganpati with a delightful twist on tradition by making Jaggery and Coconut Modak, a sweet treat that’s as rich in flavor as it is in cultural significance. Try this recipe while we all pay our homage to Lord Ganesha. This scrumptious, healthy and quick modak recipe combines the wholesome sweetness of jaggery with the earthy taste of coconut with nuts. Perfect for the festive season, these modaks are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a beautiful offering to the deity. 

Let’s dive into this simple yet divine recipe that will add a touch of sweetness to your Ganpati celebrations.

Servings: 15

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cacao powder
• 1 cup organic grated jaggery
• 1 cup grated coconut
• 1 cup roasted and chopped nuts, cashews, almonds, and more
• 1/2 cup A2 milk
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 1/2 tbsp A2 ghee

Method

1. Heat a pan and add grated coconut. Roast it on medium heat until it turns golden. Set it aside.
2. In the same pan, add the chopped nuts and roast until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In a separate pan, heat the A2 milk and add grated jaggery. Stir until the jaggery dissolves completely.
4. Add the roasted coconut and cacao powder to the pan. Mix well until the mixture thickens.
5. Add the roasted nuts and cardamom powder. Mix and cook for a few more minutes.
6. Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool down.
7. Grease your hands with some ghee and shape the mixture into modak shapes using your hands or a modak mold.
8. Let the modaks sit in the refrigerator for a while before serving.

YCL Tip

Did you know that jaggery retains more natural minerals like iron, magnesium, and potassium, which are stripped away during the refining process of sugar? This makes jaggery a healthier and better alternative, providing not just sweetness but also good nutritional value.

Tips

1. Allow the modak to chill in the refrigerator for a couple of hours before serving. It helps them firm up and set nicely.
2. For a flavor boost, add a pinch of vanilla extract and a dash of Ceylon cinnamon powder.

Nutritional Information per 100 gms

Calories: 136 kcal

Carbohydrates: 10.5 g

Protein: 5.2 g

Fat: 6.2 g

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