Indian
Indian - Desserts and Sweets
Ukadiche Modak (Steamed Coconut Dumplings) (Variation 2)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup rice flour
- • 1 cup water
- • 1 tbsp ghee
- • 1 cup fresh coconut, grated
- • 3/4 cup jaggery, grated
- • 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
- • 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the coconut and jaggery together on medium heat until the jaggery melts and the mixture thickens and turns dry; stir in the cardamom powder and cool.
2
Phase 2
Boil the water with the ghee and a pinch of salt, add the rice flour, mix well, take off the heat, and knead into a smooth dough while warm.
3
Phase 3
While still warm, pinch balls of dough, shape them into small cups, fill with the coconut-jaggery mixture, and pleat the edges together to seal into modak.
4
Phase 4
Arrange the modak on a greased steamer plate and steam for 12-15 minutes until the surface looks glossy.
5
Phase 5
Serve warm drizzled with a little ghee.