Authentic Ukadiche Modak with Jaggery

Authentic Ukadiche Modak Recipe with Jaggery : Ganesh Chaturthi 2025

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Ukadiche Modak is not just a sweet—it’s an offering filled with love, devotion, and tradition. This Maharashtrian delicacy, prepared especially during Ganesh Chaturthi, is Lord Ganesha’s most loved treat. With a soft rice flour covering and a sweet coconut-jaggery filling, every bite is pure bliss. Let’s dive into the step-by-step recipe to prepare these authentic steamed modaks at home.

  • Servings: 12 Modak
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Cool Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 Hour 10 minutes

Required Ingredients

For the Filling (Saran):

  • 2 cups fresh grated coconut
  • 1 cup grated jaggery
  • 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds (optional)
  • 6–7 chopped cashews (optional)

For the Dough (Ukad):

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • ½ tsp salt

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Filling

  1. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan.
  2. Add grated coconut and sauté for 2–3 minutes on low flame.
  3. Mix in grated jaggery and cook until it melts completely and blends with the coconut.
  4. Add cardamom powder, poppy seeds, and cashews. Stir well.
  5. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the mixture of Modak thickens slightly. Set aside to cool.
Coconut and jaggery mixture cooking in a pan for authentic ukadiche modak filling.
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Step 2: Make the Dough (Ukad)

  1. In a saucepan, boil water with salt and 1 tsp ghee.
  2. Slowly-Slowly add rice flour, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  3. Cover and let it cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer to a plate and knead into a smooth, soft dough while it’s still warm (apply little water or ghee if sticky).
Kneading warm rice flour dough for modak covering in Ganesh Chaturthi recipe.
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Step 3: Shape the Modaks

  1. Grease your palms with ghee.
  2. Take a small portion of Modak dough and roll it into a ball.
  3. Gently flatten into a small cup shape using your fingers.
  4. Place 1–2 teaspoons of the coconut-jaggery filling in the center.
  5. Gather the edges and carefully shape into a modak (pointed top). Repeat for all.
Shaping ukadiche modak with pleats and jaggery filling for Ganesh festival.
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Step 4: Steam the Modaks

  1. Place the shaped modaks on a greased steamer plate or banana leaf.
  2. Steam for 10–12 minutes until the covering turns slightly translucent.
  3. Remove carefully and brush with a little ghee before serving.
Freshly steamed ukadiche modak placed on banana leaves ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving – 1 Modak)

NutrientAmount% Daily Value*
Calories180—
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol1mg0%
Sodium30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate30g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars15g—
Protein3g6%
Vitamin C1mg2%
Calcium18mg1%
Iron1mg6%
Potassium120mg3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note: Nutrient information is estimated. Values may vary depending on specific ingredients used.

Final Thought

Ukadiche Modak is more than a festive sweet—it’s a symbol of devotion and togetherness. When you prepare these modaks with love, the joy of offering them to Lord Ganesha becomes even more special. Soft, warm, and bursting with the sweetness of jaggery and coconut, this authentic recipe will surely make your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations delightful and memorable.

Ganpati Bappa Morya!

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