Fried Modak | Talniche Modak

Fried Modak are generally called as Talniche Modak in Marathi. It is a speciality during Ganesh festival. Fried modaks are prepared to offer to Lord Ganesha. It is a sweet dumpling filled with coconut.

There are different types of Modak that are also offered during Ganesh Chaturti that are

1. Ukdiche Modak (Steamed Modak)
2. Instant Coconut Modak
3. Fried Modak
4. Chocolate Modak

INGREDIENTS FOR FRIED MODAK

For Stuffing

1. 1 cup of grated coconut
2. 1 cup of granulated sugar (Pithi Sugar)
3. 4-5 chopped nuts
4. 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder (Velchi powder)

For Outer cover

1. 1 whole cup of Maida/ All purpose flour or you can take both Maida and wheat flour
2. 2 tbsp of hot ghee
3. A pinch of salt
4. 1 cup of milk
5. Warm water
6. Ghee for deep frying. You can also take oil for frying

How to prepare Fried Modak ?

1. Grate the whole coconut and heat it for 5 minutes.
2. Add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and stir it for 2 minutes
3. After that you can add 4-5 chopped cashews or nuts into it.
4. Let the mixture cool.

1. Take the cup of All purpose flour and add a pinch of salt for the taste.
2. Heat the ghee and add 2 spoon of ghee into the Maida and mix it well.
3. Gradually add a milk to make the dough soft.
4. After dough is ready add 2 teaspoon of ghee again for texture.
5. Make 21 equal parts of dough and roll out a small chapati.
6. Add the filling into the chapati and make the proper plates.
7. The plates should be pressed properly as it will not open from the upper part.

All together 21 modaks are ready to fry. So take a pan and heat the ghee for 2 minutes and after that put the modak for frying.

Tip of the day

1. Press the upper side of modak as while frying it will not open.
2. Cook in the low flame while frying
3. You can also prepare the cover with the Wheat flour rather than All purpose flour/Maida

Your modaks are ready to serve. The mouthwatering modaks are very delicious to eat and to cook as well.