Sweet Coconut Modak recipe - How to make Sweet Coconut Modak
Method- Boil 1 1/4 cups water in a deep pan, add the salt and 1/2 tsp ghee, mix well and bring to boil.
- Add the rice flour, mix well and remove from the flame.
- Cover and keep aside for 12-15 minutes.
- Knead into a soft dough with greased hands and keep aside.
For the stuffing- Combine the coconut and jaggery in a pan, mix well and saute till the jaggery dissolves and coconut turns golden brown.
- Add the cardamom powder, mix well and remove from the flame and cool.
How to proceed- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape a portion into a shape of circle using greased palms.
- Stuff a portion of the coconut stuffing and form plates with light finger and then fold it together into a modak shape.
- Steam the modak in a steamer for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve hot with desi ghee.