10 Different Modak Recipes - Spice Up The Curry

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. So here I have compiled the list of 10 different types of modak recipes. So you can make these verities each day.

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

Easiest chocolate modak recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi! The festive season doesn’t get any better than this with the ultimate fusion version.

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!

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.

Wishing You Happy Ganesh Chaturthi.

Comments

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?

- 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.
  
2pots2cook

August 30, 2019 at 6:16 am

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

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