Modak – Sweet Rice Dumpling – Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Recipe by Manjula

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Learn how to make Modak (Sweet Rice Dumpling) Recipe by Manjula

Modak is a delicious sweet steamed rice dumpling filled with coconut and nuts. It is also vegan and gluten free. This is a very popular sweet for Ganesh Chaturthi festival

Ingredients
For Dough
1/2 cup rice flour
1 cup water
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon oil
Filling
1/3 cup freshly shredded coconut; I am using frozen shredded coconut this works well, available in Indian grocery stores
3 tablespoons almonds coarsely ground
3 tablespoons jaggery finely chopped, gur (unrefined cane sugar) available in Indian grocery stores
1/8 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 tablespoon oil