Modak

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and rice flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until it forms a dough.
2. Remove the dough and knead it while warm. Cover with a damp cloth to keep it soft.
3. In another pan, combine grated coconut, jaggery, and cardamom powder. Cook on low heat until the jaggery melts and the mixture thickens. Let it cool.
4. Grease your hands with oil. Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it into a disc. Place a spoonful of the coconut-jaggery mixture in the center and fold the edges to form a modak shape.
5. Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling.
6. Steam the modaks in a steamer for about 10 minutes until cooked.

Tips

• Ensure the dough is not too dry; it should be pliable.
• These modaks can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.