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