Ukadichha Modak Recipe: Traditional Steamed Rice Flour Dumplings

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Ukadichha Modak is a traditional Indian sweet dumpling, often associated with Lord Ganesha and widely prepared during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. It’s made from a sweet filling of grated coconut and jaggery encased in a rice flour dough. Here’s how to make Ukadichha Modak:

Ingredients:

For the Outer Covering:

  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 1/2 cup grated jaggery
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • A few saffron strands soaked in warm milk (optional)
  • A few chopped nuts (cashews, almonds) (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the Filling:

  1. Heat a pan on medium heat and add grated coconut and grated jaggery.
  2. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and the jaggery melts and combines with the coconut.
  3. Add cardamom powder, saffron milk, and chopped nuts. Mix well and cook until the mixture forms a cohesive filling. Set aside to cool.

2. Preparing the Outer Covering:

  1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add a pinch of salt and a teaspoon of ghee.
  3. Gradually add rice flour while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the mixture forms a dough-like consistency.
  5. Cover and let the dough cool for a few minutes until it’s warm enough to handle.
  6. Knead the dough well to make it smooth and pliable.

3. Shaping the Modak:

  1. Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it to form a small disc using your fingers.
  2. Place a portion of the coconut-jaggery filling in the center of the disc.
  3. Gently start pinching the edges of the disc, making pleats and bringing them together at the top to form a peak.

4. Steaming the Modak:

  1. Grease a steamer plate with a little ghee.
  2. Arrange the modaks on the plate and steam them on medium heat for 10-12 minutes.

5. Serving:

  1. Remove the steamed modaks and let them cool slightly.
  2. Serve Ukadichha Modak as an offering to Lord Ganesha or as a delightful sweet treat.

Tips:

  • You can shape the modaks using a modak mold for a more defined shape.
  • Ensure the dough is warm while shaping the modaks to prevent cracking.

Ukadichha Modak is a delightful sweet dumpling with a delicious coconut and jaggery filling, symbolizing love and devotion. Enjoy these steamed treats during the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi!

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