Shrikhand Modak

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Easy-to-make, these delectable modaks will certainly tempt the lord!

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Shrikhand Modak recipe - How to make Shrikhand Modak

Maharashtrian Sweet Dishes Traditional Indian Mithai Ganesh Chaturthi

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins 6Makes 6 modaks
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Ingredients

1 cup hung curds (chakka dahi)
2/3 cup sugar
1 tbsp icing sugar
1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg (jaiphal) powder
2 tbsp coarsely powdered nuts (cashewnuts , pistachios, almonds)
1/4 tsp saffrondissolved in 1 tbsp milk
ghee to grease the modak moulds

Method

Mix the hung curdsand sugar in a non-stick pan and cook on a medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or till it leaves the sides of the pan.
Remove from the flame and transfer in a bowl, keep aside to cool for 8 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add the icing sugar, cardamom powder, nutmeg powder, powdered nuts and saffron and mix well.
Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions.
Place a portion modak mixture in the greased modak moulds. Repeat with the remaining portions to make 5 more modaks. Demould and serve.

Tips

Handy Tip: Modak Moulds are available in the market and all ou have to do is stuff it with the modak mixture and demould. Do remember to grease the modak mould before use.