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Coconut Modak Recipe | Nariyal Modak

Coconut Modak Recipe | Nariyal Modak

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Make an instant Nariyal Modak with the help of this Coconut Modak recipes that uses Desiccated coconut &condensed milk to make an instant version of the traditional Modak that is served as a prasad to Lord Ganesha.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Desi Ghee
  • 1 cup Desiccated Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Milkmaid/Condensed Milk
  • 1 tbsp Malai
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Hari Elaichi Powder
  • Chopped nuts and dried Rose petals for Garnishing

Instructions
 

  • To make Coconut Modak, take 1 tbsp of Desi Ghee in a heated Pan, then add 1 cup of Desiccated Coconut.
  • Roast it with the Ghee on low flame for 3-4 minutes.
  • After roasting for a few minutes, it will give a nice aroma, at this point, we will add 1/2 cup of Milkmaid/Condensed Milk.
  • Stir and mix it well.
  • Add 1 tbsp Malai to the mixture.
  • Add 2 tbsp Sugar to the mixture.
  • Stir and Mix everything well.
  • Add 1/2 cup of Milk to the mixture. Boil the milk and let it cool at room temperature.
  • Now, stir and cook the mixture on low flame until it starts leaving the Pan.
  • Here, add yellow food color(completely optional), and 1/2 tsp of Hari Elaichi Powder.
  • Mix everything well and then add 1 tbsp Desi Ghee.
  • Now, it has start leaving the Pan, we will turn off the flame and keep is aside for 15 minutes to let it cool down a bit.
  • After 15 minutes, the mixture is ready to make the Modak, so take a Modak Mould and brush it with Desi Ghee.
  • Fill the Mould with the mixture. Press the mixture hard so that it fills the mould and gets a nice shape.
  • Close up and remove any extra mixture. Open the Mould, and the delicious Modak is ready.
  • Garnish with chopped nuts and dried Rose petals.
  • Enjoy the delicious Modak and celebrate your festivals with this classic Indian Sweet.

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