Rava Modak - How to make Modak

Method

1. Step 1

   To make the stuffing

2. Step 2

   Heat 2 tsp Ghee in a  pan.

3. Step 3

   Add Coconut and roast it for a minute.

4. Step 4

   Add the jaggery ( gud) to the  coconut and mix well.

5. Step 5

   Once the jaggery mixes well with the coconut add the cashewnuts.

6. Step 6

   Keep mixing for 2-3 mins .

7. Step 7

   See to it that it doesnt stick to the pan.

8. Step 8

   Add  cardamom powder and kesar mix well and the filling is done.

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9. Step 9

   To make the cover for the Modaks.

10. Step 10

    Heat 1 and 1/2 cups of water in a pan.

11. Step 11

    Add salt.

12. Step 12

    Add ghee and mix well.

13. Step 13

    Once the water boils add the semolina( rava).

14. Step 14

    Take it of the flame and mix well with the help of a spatula .

15. Step 15

    Again place it on the stove top and cover and cook for 2-3 mins on low flame. ( Keep an eye on it to prevent it from sticking to the pan).

16. Step 16

    Take it out on a flat plate and spread it out to cool down and bit and immediately knead into a dough and the outer cover for the modaks is ready.

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17. Step 17

    To shape the modak :

18. Step 18

    You can try the old school method of  shaping them with your hands like in the pic shown below.

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19. Step 19

    However I choose to use a mould for these, because shaping them with a mould gives them a perfect shape and they look really pretty.

20. Step 20

    To shape them you need a mould that is easily available in stores.

21. Step 21

    Apply Ghee to the inner part of the Modak mould.

22. Step 22

    Place the Modak dough on both sides of the mould.

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23. Step 23

    Now close the mould and press the dough with your finger to join the two sides. (this step is very important as this will make de-moulding easier.

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24. Step 24

    Now fill in the coconut stuffing .( do not overstuff)

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25. Step 25

    Again take a small portion of dough and gently press it inwards at the  bottom to seal the modak in place from below and takeout the excess dough if any.

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26. Step 26

    Now gently open the mould and take it  out from the other side as well.

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27. Step 27

    Here you have the perfectly shaped Modak.

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28. Step 28

    To steam the modak

29. Step 29

    Fill in 1/4th level of water in a deep bottom pan and boil it.

30. Step 30

    Place a strainer with a damp cloth on top.

31. Step 31

    Slightly dip each bottom part of the modak in water and place them on the  strainer rack. ( This step ensures they do not stick and come out easily after they are done)

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32. Step 32

    Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes

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33. Step 33

    Once done take them off the  flame.

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34. Step 34

    Serve them with Ghee on the side.

35. Step 35

    Note:

36. Step 36

    I used the modak mould with two  sides, however there are a variety of different types of Modak Moulds available.