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    Home » Festivals » Ganesh Chaturthi

    12 Different Modak Recipes

    Published: Aug 25, 2022 · Last Modified: Aug 25, 2022 by Kanan Patel / 3 Comments

    collage of 4 images showing modak peda, chocolate modak, fried modak, malai modak with text in the center

    Modak is the most popular sweet made during the Ganesh Mahotsav. It is Ganpati Bappa’s favorite food hence it is offered to him as a prasad (bhog) along with other sweets and savory Ganesh Chaturthi recipes.

    Ganesh Mahotsav is celebrated for 10 days. And here I have compiled the list of 12 different types of modak recipes. So you can choose any of these verities to make.

    Collage of 4 modak images with label in the center.

    Modak is also known as modakam, kudumu, kudubu or kozhakkattai in other Indian languages.

    The most popular (classic) one is ukadiche modak and it is a must-have. But there are other fusions and semi-traditional verities of modak also made.

    All these easy modak recipes mentioned below have step-by-step photo instructions for beginners and with much-needed expert tips.

    ukadiche modak on steel plate with front modak cut into half
    Ukadiche Modak (Steamed Modak)
    This steamed modak recipe makes soft, melt-in-your-mouth kind outer layer stuffed with chewy, sweet coconut filling. They have the perfect combination of flavors and textures.
    Image of fried modaks on plate with bamboo mat underneath.
    Fried Modak Recipe
    Fried modak recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The crispy, flaky and fried outer cover is stuffed with sweet coconut-jaggery filling
    6 modaks arranged on a white oval plate with napkin under the plate
    Rava Modak (Suji Modak)
    The perfect rava modak recipe without steaming method! Smooth, velvety outer layer made from semolina (suji) and milk then stuffed with coconut-jaggery sweet stuffing.
    Chocolate modak arranged on rectangular plate with few in background
    Chocolate Modak
    Easiest chocolate modak recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi! The festive season doesn’t get any better than this with the ultimate fusion version.
    7 modak peda arranged on a white plate
    Kesar Modak Peda
    Modak Peda - perfectly easy to make yet it’s always a showstopper at Ganesh Chaturthi bhog. It’s made with 4-ingredients only.
    Image of chocolate coated coconut modak and ladoo on a plate
    Coconut Modak (Chocolate Covered)
    Easy coconut modak recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi. It’s sweet, chewy, full of coconut flavor, made with just 2-ingredients (plus dipped into chocolate. optional) and ready in just 10 minutes or less!
    Kaju modak in a white plate.
    Kaju Modak
    This kaju modak is super easy to make, beginner-friendly and perfect for Ganesh Chaturthi bhog. It’s made with 4 ingredients (plus, water) and it’s nothing but a modified version of kaju katli turned into the modak shape.
    6 dry fruits modak arranged on a plate
    Dry Fruits Modak {No-Cook, 10 Mins Only}
    This incredibly easy dry fruits modak is so QUICK to make. You’ll need a handful of ingredients and a food processor.
    three stuffed mawa modak in a plate with wooden mat underneath
    Stuffed Mawa Modak (Khoya Modak)
    Mawa modak stuffed with dates and nuts mixture is a perfect modak recipe for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival! In Maharashtra, these are known as ‘Khavyache modak’.
    5 malai modak arranged on a plate with ladoo on the back side
    Malai Modak (Paneer Modak)
    This delicious tasting malai modak is made with 2-ingredients and ready in 15 minutes! The main ingredient is paneer, so these are also known as paneer modak.
    Close up of sesame seed modak in a white oval plate with colorful napkin in the back
    Til Modak (Sesame Seeds Modak)
    Til modak are a nice variation to the traditional modak. It is easy to make with 4 ingredients only.
    3 mango modak in a plate with few more plates in the back.
    Mango Modak
    This is easy to make mango modak recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi festival. It’s perfectly sweet, rich, creamy with full of mango flavor.

    Wishing You Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

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    1. Divya

      August 19, 2020 at 12:27 am

      Hi Kanan,
      Saw ur 10different modak recipes. I will surely try.
      I didn't know we can make so many different modak so far.. from where u bought the modak mould ? It's really nice.. Do u have YouTube channel?

      Reply
      • Kanan Patel

        August 19, 2020 at 9:33 am

        This modak mould I bought it from India.
        During this festive season, you will find them in Indian grocery stores here in the USA. You'll have to ask them since those are not on display.

        yes I have youtue channel, Here is the link. recently I started adding short videos.

        Reply
    2. 2pots2cook

      August 30, 2019 at 6:16 am

      God gracious ! Thank you for reminding me of Ganesh Chaturti, dear 🙂 🙂 🙂

      Reply

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