Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Modak
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup fine rice flour
- • 1 cup water
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp gingelly (sesame) oil
- • 1 cup freshly grated coconut
- • 1/2 cup grated jaggery
- • 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- • 1 tsp poppy seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the jaggery with 2 tbsp water, strain, then add the coconut, cardamom, and poppy seeds; cook until dry and cool.
2
Phase 2
Boil the water with the salt and oil, add the rice flour, and knead into a smooth dough while warm.
3
Phase 3
With oiled hands, make small balls and press each into a cup shape.
4
Phase 4
Place a spoon of filling in each cup, pleat the edges, and pinch closed into a modak shape.
5
Phase 5
Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes until glossy.
6
Phase 6
Serve warm with a spoon of ghee.