Modak

Modak
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INGREDIENTS:

For the outer covering or shell:

2 cups whole wheat flour

½ tsp salt

2 tsp warm oil

Water to knead the dough

For the inner filling:

1.5 cups grated or powdered jaggery

1.5 cups fresh grated fresh coconut or unsweetened dessicated coconut

1 or 2 tbsp roasted sesame seeds

1 or 1.5 tsp cardamom powder or crushed cardamom

a pinch or two of grated nutmeg (optional)

½ or ¾ cup water

INSTRUCTIONS:

Preparing the covering

• With the ingredients mentioned for the outer covering, make a smooth dough.
• Cover and keep the dough aside for 20-30 minutes.

Preparing the filling:

• Mix all the filling ingredients.
• Cook and stir on a low or medium flame till the mixture is dry and cooked.
• Keep aside to cool.

Preparing & shaping the modaks:

• Take a small ball from the dough.
• Roll thinly in to a circle of about 3-4 inches diameter.
• Gently take this circle on your palm.
• Now add the filling in the center.
• Pinch the edges one by one.
• Bring together all the pinched folds in the center.
• Shallow or deep fry the modaks in medium hot oil till golden browned.
• Drain on kitchen tissues.

         Source: vegrecipesofindia

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