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mawa modak recipe | khoya modak recipe | kesar mawa modak | kesar pista modak | rich and luscious, the mawa modak is a melt-in-the-mouth treat, which its unique taste and texture. learn how to make kesar mawa modak.

khoya modak is Ganapati’s favourite food! Widely made during Ganesh Utsav, this delicious sweet treat is made using mawa, powdered sugar and kesar.

Here is the instant way to make the traditional modak, which requires a bit of deft handwork. This modak on the other hand just requires you to pack the mixture into the modak mould, and de-mould after a press.

The tinge of saffron is quite noticeable and hence this is also called the Kesar Modak. Apart from the luxuriant flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture, another striking feature of these modaks is the crunchy pistachio stuffing, which packs a punch of excitement into each bite!

Much loved by young and old alike, mawa modak is a good addition to any Indian festive menu, not just Ganesh Utsav.

Tips to make mawa modak: 1. Make sure to measure the mawa 1 1/2 cups = 300 gms correctly. 2. Steel or plastic modak moulds are easily available in local shops. 3. mawa modak stays fresh in an air tight container for 2 to 3 days in the fridge. 4. You can also use milk powder to enhance the taste of modaks. 5. Make sure you cook mawa on medium flame while stirring continuously to avoid burning.

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Mawa Modak, Khoya Modak Recipe

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Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     25Makes 25 modaks
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Ingredients


For Mawa Modak
1 1/2 cups crumbled mawa (khoya)
5 tbsp powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp chopped pistachios
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
few saffron (kesar) strands
1 tbsp warm milk

Method
For mawa modak
    For mawa modak
  1. To make kesar mawa modak, combine warm milk and saffron in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
  2. Add mawa in the deep non-stick pan, cook on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  3. Add the saffron- milk mixture and further cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.
  4. Spread the mawa mixture in deep plate and keep aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Crumble the mava with your fingertips, add powdered sugar, cardamom powder and pistachios. Mix well and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  6. Take a portion of the mava mixture, place it on one side of the greased modak mould and close the modak mould tightly.
  7. Remove the excess modak mixture from the edges of the modak mould and demould the modak.
  8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to shape remaining modaks.
  9. Serve the kesar mawa modak immediately or use as required.
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per modak
Energy85 cal
Protein3.1 g
Carbohydrates8.1 g
Fiber0 g
Fat4.4 g
Cholesterol0.1 mg
Sodium0.2 mg
Mawa Modak Video, Khoya Modak Recipe by Tarla Dalal
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what is mawa modak made of?
    what is mawa modak made of?
  1. mawa modak recipe | khoya modak recipe | kesar mawa modak | kesar pista modak | instant mawa modak | is made using cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1½ cups crumbled mawa, 5 tbsp powdered sugar, 1½ tbsp chopped pistachios, ¼ tsp cardamom powder, Few saffron (kesar) strands  and 1 tbsp warm milk. See the below image of list of ingredients for mawa modak.

how to make mawa mixture
    how to make mawa mixture
  1. To make mawa modak recipe | khoya modak recipe | kesar mawa modak | kesar pista modak | instant mawa modak | combine 1 tbsp warm milk, in a small bowl. Add few saffron (kesar) strands.
  2. Mix well and keep aside.
  3. Add 1 ½ crumbled mawa (khoya) in the deep non-stick pan.
  4. Cook on medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  5. Add the saffron- milk mixture.
  6. Further cook on medium flame for 2 minutes.
  7. Spread the mawa mixture in deep plate and keep aside to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.

how to make mawa modak
    how to make mawa modak
  1. Crumble the mava with your fingertips.
  2. Add 5 tbsp powdered sugar.
  3. Add ¼ tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder.
  4. Add 1 ½ tbsp chopped pistachios.
  5. Mix well and refrigerate for 10 minutes. 
  6. This is how modak mould looks like.
  7. Grease the mould using little ghee.
  8. Take a portion of the mava mixture, place it on one side of the greased modak mould.
  9. Close the modak mould tightly.
  10. Remove the excess modak mixture from the edges of the modak mould.
  11. Demould the modak and gently remove it on a plate.
  12. Repeat steps to shape remaining modaks.
  13. Serve mawa modak recipe | khoya modak recipe | kesar mawa modak | kesar pista modak | instant mawa modak | immediately or use as required.  

tips to make mawa modak
    tips to make mawa modak
  1. Make sure to measure the mawa 1 1/2 cups = 300 gms correctly. 
  2. Steel or plastic modak moulds are easily available in local shops.
  3. Mawa modaks stay fresh in an air tight container for 2 to 3 days in the fridge.
  4. You can also use milk powder to enhance the taste of modaks.
  5. Make sure you cook mawa on medium flame while stirring continuously to avoid burning.

Reviews

Mawa Modak, Khoya Modak Recipe
 on 22 Aug 20 01:20 PM
5

My mawa mix has become so soft that it doesnt take any shape . how do i fix it ?
Mawa Modak, Khoya Modak Recipe
 on 06 Sep 16 10:20 AM
5

Thanks for All kind of Modak recipes.
Tarla Dalal
06 Sep 16 11:05 AM
   Welcome Sujata. Happy cooking.
Mava Modak
 on 15 Nov 14 11:19 AM
5

The quickest version of modaks..Thank you so much..I made this for ganesh chaturthi this year to take to my relatives homes and they just loved it and wanted the recipe..Just tastes like pedas that we get in shops..Dint know could make such tasty ones at home too..Thanks again..

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