Modak Recipe | Ukadiche Modak (With & Without Mould)
Modak, especially Ukadiche Modak, ek famous Maharashtrian sweet dish hai jo Ganesh Chaturthi ke time pe zarur banaya jata hai. Ye traditional sweet dumpling bhagwan Ganpati ka favourite maana jata hai, isliye Ganesh ji ke prasad mein iski khaas jagah hoti hai. Ukadiche modak ka texture soft, stuffing me jaggery aur coconut ka meetha flavour, aur bahar ka rice flour dough ka crisp yet soft covering hota hai. Aaj hum seekhenge Ukadiche Modak ko bina mould aur mould ke saath kaise banaya jata hai.
Stuffing ke liye:
- 1 cup grated fresh coconut
- 3/4 cup jaggery (grated)
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder (elaichi powder)
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp chopped dry fruits (optional)
Dough ke liye:
- 1 cup rice flour (chawal ka atta)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp ghee
- Salt, ek chhutki
Ukadiche Modak Recipe (Without Mould)
Step 1: Stuffing Banaana
- Ek pan mein 1 tbsp ghee garam karein.
- Grated coconut aur grated jaggery daalein aur achhe se mix karein.
- Jab jaggery melt ho jaye aur mixture thick ho jaye, tab usme cardamom powder aur chopped dry fruits (optional) daalein.
- Is mixture ko 5-7 minutes tak cook karein jab tak stuffing thick na ho jaye. Phir ise thanda hone ke liye rakh dein.
Step 2: Dough Banaana
- Ek pan mein 1 cup paani garam karein. Paani garam hone par usme thoda sa ghee aur namak daalein.
- Ab rice flour ko daalein aur achhe se mix karein.
- Flame band karke is mixture ko 2-3 minutes tak dhak kar rakhein.
- Thoda thanda hone par dough ko haathon se achhe se gundh lein. Yeh dough soft aur smooth hona chahiye.
Step 3: Modak Banaana (Without Mould)
- Thoda dough lein aur uske chhote balls banayein. Har ek ball ko flatten karein aur iske beech mein coconut-jaggery stuffing daalein.
- Flattened dough ko edges se fold karein aur modak ki shape dein. Top par ek chhoti si point bana lein.
- Sabhi modak ko banana ke baad, ek steamer mein paani garam karein. Phir modak ko banana leaves ya cotton cloth par rakhein aur 10-12 minutes ke liye steam karein.
Ukadiche Modak Recipe (With Mould)
Step 1: Dough aur stuffing ka preparation wahi rehega, jo upar step 1 aur 2 mein diya gaya hai.
Step 2: Mould ka use karke modak banana
- Mould ko ghee se grease karein taaki dough chipke nahi.
- Mould ke andar thoda dough press karein, beech mein thoda jagah chhod kar stuffing bhar dein.
- Mould ko band karein aur excess dough ko hata dein.
- Ab mould ko kholein aur carefully modak ko nikaalein.
Tips:
- Dough ko overcook na karein, warna wo hard ho jayega aur modak achhe se nahi ban paayega.
- Stuffing ko thanda hone dein tabhi dough mein fill karein, warna modak fat sakta hai.
- Mould ke bina agar modak banana seekhna hai toh patience aur practice kaafi zaruri hai.
- Aap modak ke filling mein dry fruits aur nuts bhi daal sakte hain apne taste ke according.
Nutrition Chart
| Component | Quantity per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
FAQs
1. Kya mai ready-made rice flour se modak bana sakta hoon?
Ji haan, aap market mein easily available ready-made rice flour ka use kar sakte hain. Bas aapko ensure karna hoga ki dough soft aur smooth ho.
2. Modak ko steam karte waqt kaise ensure karein ki wo fat nahi?
Aap modak ko banana leaves ya cotton cloth par steam karein. Isse modak ka texture soft rehega aur fatne ka chance kam hoga.
3. Modak ko without mould banana easy hai?
Haan, practice ke saath aap without mould modak bana sakte hain. Pehli baar thoda mushkil lag sakta hai, lekin aap practice karenge toh perfect modak banana aasan ho jayega.
4. Kya modak ko fridge mein store kar sakte hain?
Aap fresh modak ko 1-2 din tak fridge mein rakh sakte hain. Lekin ye hamesha fresh banaye gaye modak ka taste better hota hai, isliye koshish karein ki Ganesh ji ko prasad ke liye fresh modak hi banayein.
5. Ukadiche modak online purchase karna safe hai?
Yes, agar aap trusted aur reputed online mithai store se order kar rahe hain toh fresh aur hygienic modak doorstep deliver hote hain. Aap online platforms pe reviews check karke best modak choose kar sakte hain.
6. What is the cooking time for steaming modaks?
Typically, modaks ko 10-12 minutes steam karna hota hai. Jab modaks transparent ho jayein aur texture smooth lagne lage, toh samajh jaayein ki wo ready hain.
Ganesh Chaturthi par Ukadiche Modak ka prasad banana ek bahut hi divine experience hota hai. Aap homemade modak ya “ukadiche modak online” dono option choose kar sakte hain, lekin homemade modak ka maza hi alag hota hai. Ganesh ji ko prasad chadhaiye aur apne ghar mein sukh samridhi ka anand lijiye!
