Ganpati Bappa Moriya
Coconut & Shrikhand Modak Recipes
Ganesh Chaturthi festivities are incomplete without Ganesh Modak Moulds, Lord Ganpati’s much-loved sweetmeat, the modak. Modaks are Indian dumplings, a special treat to the adorable elephant God and his devotees. Ganesh Modak Moulds are available everywhere and it has become so easy to make Coconut & Shrikhand Modak Recipes, now.
Why do we offer Modak to Ganesha?
According to Hindu mythology, modak is supposed to be Lord Ganesha’s favourite, thus his moniker, Modakpriya (One who likes modak). Celebrated at length across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Goa and other parts of India, observe the 10-day long celebrations as Ganesh’s birthday.
The festival has devotees offering the deity several sweets and savouries, amongst which modaks are the most preferred prasad, especially in Maharashtra. As per the sacraments, we offer 21 modaks to the generous God which is ultimately served to the devotees. Traditionally, Modaks are steamed or fried dumplings made from rice or wheat flour, and have fillings including grated coconut and jaggery. Steamed modaks known as Ukadiche Modak and doused in hot ghee before savouring it.
Ganesh Modak Moulds
But these days, Ganesha has moved with the times and Modaks too are being made with Oreo’s, Chocolate and Shrikhand. I have tried out shrikhand and coconut Modaks for a change. You can make Modaks of your own choice of flavours and ingredients.
Coconut Modak Recipe
The Coconut modak recipe is a No-cook, instant modak made with dry coconut and condensed milk and stuffed with chocolate like a Choco lava cake.
This is a No Cook, 10 minutes Modak. These days with less time on the hands, this kind of quick-fix recipe is very handy. Check out my Chocolate Modaks for more flavours.
Ingredients
1 cup Desiccated coconut Dry coconut
1/2 can or 100 grams of condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla essence
1 small Snicker
2 tbsp Nutella
1 tsp butter
2 tbsp fresh cream
1 cup Desiccated coconut Dry coconut
¼ th can or 100 grams of condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla essence
115 grams of Semi-sweet chocolate
Method
Making Coconut Modak
Take desiccated coconut in a bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla essence.
Mix well using a spatula. If you take a portion and grasp it in your hand, you should be able to form a ball. Or else you can add a little more condensed milk.
For the chocolate ganache heat butter, snickers, Nutella and cream on a double boiler to get a thick gooey sauce.
Now grease the moulds with little ghee. Open the mould and place a ball on the centre opening of the mould. Close and press the modak mixture to the sides and pipe the chocolate in the centre. Close the bottom with a little bit of modak mixture.
Then open the mould and carefully remove it and place it on the plate.
With the same mixture, you can make stuffed laddoos as well.
Chill this in the fridge and serve.
Shrikhand Modak
Ingredients
1 cup of hung curds
2/3rd cup sugar
1 tbsp icing sugar
¼ tsp elaichi powder
1/4th tsp cinnamon powder
2 tbsp. almonds, pistachios crushed
1/4th tsp. saffron soaked in 1 tbsp. milk
Ghee for greasing the mould
Method
Firstly, in a pan take the thick hung curd and sugar and cook till it leaves the sides.
Next, remove from fire and set aside to cook, stirring in between.
Subsequently, add all the rest of the ingredients and make a soft, pliable dough.
Next, place a portion of the modak mixture into the mould. Stuff with the crushed almonds, pistachios and walnuts.
Finally, unmould and set aside.
Make modaks with the rest of the mixture and serve to Ganpati Bappa.
- Coconut Modak Ingredients
- 1 cups Desiccated coconut Dry coconut
- 1/2 grams can or 100condensed milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla essence
- 1 small Snickers or any chocolate
- 2 tbsp Nutella
- 1 tsp butter
- 2 tbsp Fresh cream
- Shrikhand Modak Ingredients
- 1 cup hung curds
- 2/3 cup rdsugar
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
- tsp ¼elaichi powder
- 1/4 tsp thcinnamon powder
- 2 tbsp almonds, pistachios, walnuts crushed
- 10 Strands saffron soaked in tbsp. milk
- Ghee for greasing the mould
- Method for Coconut Modak
- Take desiccated coconut in a bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla essence.
- Mix well using a spatula. If you take a portion and grasp in your hand you should be able to form a ball. Or else you can add little more condensed milk.
- For the chocolate ganache heat butter, snickers, Nutella and cream on a double boiler to get a thick gooey sauce.
- Now grease the moulds with little ghee. Open the mould and place a ball on the centre opening of the mould. Close and press the modak mixture to the sides and pipe the chocolate in the centre. Close the bottom with a little bit of modak mixture.
- Then open the mould and carefully remove it and place on the plate.
- With the same mixture, you can make stuffed laddoos as well.
- Chill this in the fridge and serve.
- Method for Shrikhand Modak
- In a pan take the hung curd and sugar and cook till it leaves the sides.
- Remove from fire and set aside to cook, stirring in between.
- Add all the rest of the ingredients and make a soft pliable dough.
- Place a portion of the modak mixture into the mould. Stuff with the crushed pistachios, almonds and walnuts. Demould and set aside.
- Make modaks with the rest of the mixture, and serve.
- Use the condensed milk one spoon at a time.
- Make fillings with your choice.
- Grease the moulds nicely
- If the shrikhand Modak doesn't bind, add semolina to the yoghurt while heating.
Super idea for modaks👌🏼👌🏼! Ganesha will have something new to tickle his palate🤗😍
Thanks Kalpana..He needs a change too 🙂
The ‘modern fillings’ look lovely and I bet they are as delicious as they sound 🙂
Thank you Roshan. Indeed they were quite delicious if I may say so myself 🙂
I often eat coconut barfi after a meal as a sweet dish but never tried modak stuffed with chocolate.
The first recipe looks easy to make. Even I can try this in no time because this is very handy.
Dry coconut, vanilla and stuffed with chocolate at last.
Try it Trapti….it is delicious 🙂
oh this looks yummy! thanks for the recipe!
Thanks, Vidhya, you are welcome.
This recipe looks extremely yummy & it is so easy to make. I loved the shrikhand modak recipes. Its quite innovative. I had never heard of it before.
Thanks Vidhi…all my recipes are easy 🙂 Please do check them out
Mentioned all the details about how to cook modak for Lord Ganesha.I will share for sure with my wife to make it. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful ideas.
Thank you..Hope it turned out well
Now, that’s a sweet twist to Modak life. Ganeshotsav filled with lovely flavors.
Who won’t indulge in these sweet treats filled with chocolate and shrikhand?
Being a Maharashtrian it’s an all-time favorite.
Thank you so much Pragun..Coming from a Maharashtrian thats a great compliment.
Well before reading this blog i didnt know the reality of how it all started celebrating the ganesh festival, good blog just updated me with some realistic information
Thank you Dev. Glad to have brushed up your information. 🙂
Such a drool-worthy Post! You have magic in your hands Jeetey 🙂
Hahahah..thank u Rashi..thats a very flattering compliment..the magic ingredient is love.
Super tempting post once again Harjeet 🙂 Will try these and let you know how it will come out
Thank you Vartika….It is a pleasure when u try out my jugaadu recipes 🙂
This looks yum. Thanks for the recipe
Thank you for the appreciation Pragnya and it is my pleasure entirely. Please check out other recipes, all are easy 🙂
Wow! These modaks look so yum. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you. I try out different flavours all the time.My pleasure
Ganesh Chaturthi is a very big occasion for us. And Ganesh Ji loves to eat modak very much.
Yes..I love Ganesha in every form and Modaks have become so exotic..thanks for your appreciation