kalpana’s la cucina..... spice 4 all seasons: FRIED MODAK WITH SESAME SEEDS AND JAGGERY

_________________I am Mrs. Kalpana Mhaske, a Home-Maker, from the city of 52-Gates, one of the famous heritage- destination of the world- Ajanta - Ellora Caves, Bibi-Ka- Maqbara (The Taj of Deccan) and Deogiri Fort. i.e. AURANGABAD. I admire cooking - tryout and innovate different cuisines. Basically, both of my gorgeous daughters are foodie, they have always encouraged me in the kitchen and forced to carve a Food Blog, that’s why, I am happy to share the makings with you. I am an artist too. Painting – especially, Canvas-Painting is my one more hobby. In total - Ours is an ART-FAMILY, my husband is an Architect. In the end, I keep the same belief with Louise Fresco - “ Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. it’s about identity ”

Monday, 28 August 2017

FRIED MODAK WITH SESAME SEEDS AND JAGGERY

I have already shared some modak recipe before which are also fried modak but with different stuffing. Here I made the stuffing with Jaggery and roasted Sesame seeds powder. There is an another version of Til Modak where there is no need to make cover which I will share some other day. This is quisk, easy recipe and taste is so delicious. For this Ganesh Chaturthi I tried this version of Modak and result is awesome. Many time we don’t have much time for the lengthy process during festivals, as we have many other tasks. At that time, this kind of recipe comes to the rescue. There are few more recipes which I will share in next coming days. Hope you like this recipe. If yes then give a try anf let me know about your experience. Enjoy…!!!

INGREDIENTS:

For making Cover:

1 Cup Rawa/ Sooji /Samolina

1 Pinch Sugar

1 teaspoon Hot Oil

Salt

Water as required

For making the Filling:

1 Cup Roasted Sesame Seeds

½ Cup Jaggery

1 tablespoon Chopped Nuts [almonds+cashews]

½ tablespoon Khus-khus / Poppy seeds

1 teaspoon Chironji

Pinch of Cradamom Powder

1 teaspoon Milk/ Water

METHOD:

For making the Cover:

STEP 1 – Take rawa, salt and sugar in a bowl or parat. Mix it and make a well.

STEP 2 – Pour the hot oil in it. Mix it.

STEP 3 – Add water in it gradually and make a soft and smooth dough with it.

STEP 4 – Cover the dough and keep aside for 10-15 minutes.

For making filling:

STEP 1 – Roast the sesame seeds and grind them in a mixer grinder.

STEP 2 - Heat a kadai on low flame and add jaggery in kadai.

STEP 3 – When it starts melting add all the other ingredients except cardamom powder.

STEP 4 – Mix well and cook it till the mixture becomes soft textured.

STEP 5 – Remove from heat and cool it. While cooling mix it well using your hands. Filling is ready.

For Making Modak:

STEP 1 – Divide the dough in equal lemon size portions.

STEP 2 – Take one portion and roll it in 4” diameter.

STEP 3 – Place 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds-jaggery mixture in the centre. Close the sides to form a potli.[see notes]

STEP 4 – While closing the sides give a slight pinch on sides which gives nice shape to your modak. While closing apply little water on the edges, it makes easy the edges to stick.