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On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2020 learn how to make steamed 'Modak' at home. Ukdiche Modak or steamed coconut dumplings are served to Lord Ganesha as prasad which is also called 'nevedya' in Marathi.The 10-day annual festival, which marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha is celebrated with much fervour across western and southern India. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 22 and Visarjan will take place on September 1.Check out the recipe for steamed modak below: Ingredients3 Cups Water3 Cups Rice Flour3 Cups Grated Coconut1 1/2 Cup Jaggery1 tsp Oil / Ghee1 tsp Cardamom PowderSalt to tasteMethod:To Make the Covering (Ukad)- In a pan heat some water. Add salt and ghee.- Then add the rice flour and mix everything well.- Switch off the flame and cover it for 10 minutes.- After 10 minutes spread the mixture in bowl and allow it to cool.To Make the filling- In a pan heat some oil. Then add grated coconut and jaggery.- Mix well till the jaggery melts completely.- Then add cardamom powder and mix well. Switch off the flame and let the mixture cool.To Make the Modaks- Remove the flour mixture into a flat bottom pan and knead the dough well.- Take out lemon sized balls of the dough and shape it into a small roti with your fingers. Apply oil to your palms so that the mixture doesn't stick to your hands. - Fill the small roti with the coconut filling leaving some space for folding it.- Pinch the outer covering with your fingers into small pleats and then fold them up. Join them and cover the filling completely.- Make all the modaks like so and keep them aside.- For cooking, fill 1/4th of the steamer with water. Cover it with the lid. If you are using a pressure cooker, don't put the vent valve.- Let the modaks steam for 10-15 mins and they are ready. You can also serve them with ghee.

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Maharashtra :Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Check out the recipe for ''Steamed Modak''

On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2020 learn how to make steamed 'Modak' at home. Ukdiche Modak or ... ...