Wish to get into Lord Ganesha’s good books? Look no further. The Amrit Modak is inarguably his favourite food! Widely made during Ganesh Utsav, this delicious sweet treat is made using mawa, sugar and kesar.
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, the Amrit Modak is a good addition to any festive menu, not just
Ganesh Utsav. Give it a try right away, because every day brings with it a new reason to celebrate life.
Also do try other Indian sweets using mawa like
Mawa Kachori,
Mawa Peda,
Coconut Barfi or
Mawa Kesar Roll.
kopra pak recipe | Gujarati topra pak | nariyal ki barfi | coconut barfi | with 26 amazing images.
kopra pak with fresh coconut is a famous Gujarati sweet which is really pleasing to the taste buds. Learn how to make kopra pak with fresh coconut .
Full-fat milk and coconut cooked together give this nariyal ki barfi an intense flavour and amazing, coarse texture, while cardamom casts a pleasant spell on our palate!
To make kopra pak, heat the ghee in a deep pan, sauté cardamom seeds on a medium flame for a few seconds. Add the coconut and sauté on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes. Add the milk and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 45 minutes. Transfer the mixture into a greased thali and spread it evenly using a flat ladle. Garnish with pistachios and cool for 1 hour. Cut into square pieces and serve.
With its rich flavour and irresistible texture, this traditional Gujarati topra pak tends to be a bit addictive because our taste buds are sure to yearn for more of the magical experience.
An all-time favourite with people of all ages, the kopra pak can be stored in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
Tips and notes for making perfect kopra pak. 1. Use freshly grated coconut only. Stale coconut might lend an off taste to this mithai. 2. Remember to scrape the sides of the pan occasionally, else the mixture will stick on the sides and burn. 3. Cool completely before cutting into pieces, else it will break. 4. Cut Gujarati topra paak into square pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. If the Thengai Burfi is soft and you are not able to cut into pieces, it means we have to cook the coconut burfi for some more time. Simply reheat the burfi mixture and keep cooking on low flame till all the moisture is evaporated and then pour the kopra pak again in a greased thali. If the topra pak starts to crumble, it means we have overcooked the mixture. Do not panic, just reheat the coconut mixture along with 2 tablespoons of milk or water.
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Milk cake, which traditionally takes hours to cook, is made quickly and easily using this recipe! Typically, milk cake is made by boiling milk for a long time till it becomes mava, which is then cooked with sugar and later allowed to set. In this version, we use readymade mava to prepare this delightful Quick Milk Cake in minutes. However, remember that it takes a few hours to set, so prepare it a day before you need to serve it. Also, it is better to set this mithai in a steel or aluminium bowl rather than a glass one, to make it easier to de-mould.
A box of handmade sweets, lovingly prepared by you, is perhaps the warmest way to greet a special someone. And if you have not been doing this, under the assumption that chocolates and sweets are tough to make, then here is a recipe that will change your opinion right away. White Chocolate and Pistachio Balls features a tantalizing combo of coconut and white chocolate, which is sure to delight anybody you offer it to. You may replace white chocolate with dark chocolate, if you wish to, so the easy, no-fuss sweets can be perfectly customized to your taste.
This mithai is one that will remain etched in your memory for a long time, not only due to its rich texture and intensely milky flavour but also thanks to the spicy overtones of cardamom and saffron. Pistachios enhance this
pedas further with their interesting crunch.
Surprisingly, this mouth-watering Amrit Peda is also quite easy to make. You can store it at room temperature in a dry and airtight container for 4-5 days, or in the
refrigerator for 8-10 days.
Make these pedas for special occassions like
Raksha - Bandhan Diwali and
Dassera .
Grated coconut and paneer, evenly blended into rolls and served with an apple flavoured rabri.