Delicious Rava Gulab Ukdiche Modak

Delicious Rava Gulab Ukdiche Modak

Gulkand Rose Ukadiche Modak is a modern, aromatic twist on the traditional Maharashtrian festive delicacy. Made by preparing a soft semolina (rava) dough infused with fragrant rose syrup, it is filled with a rich stuffing of sweet gulkand, fresh coconut, and dry fruits. Steamed to perfection, these modaks remain soft for over 24 hours without requiring complex rice flour dough preparation.

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations always bring back cherished memories of bustling kitchens filled with the sweet fragrance of cardamom, coconut, and steamed ukad. Modaks hold a special place as Lord Ganesha’s favorite treat, lovingly hand-shaped by grandmothers during festive gatherings. Introducing floral rose and gulkand flavors adds a refreshing childhood memory of cooling summer desserts to this sacred ritual.

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Some Interesting facts about Delicious Rava Gulab Ukdiche Modak:-

Rice flour dough tends to harden or become chewy as it cools down over time. Semolina cooked with liquid retains moisture exceptionally well, keeping these floral modaks soft and tender for a full day.

Delicious Rava Gulab Ukdiche Modak

Print Recipe

Serves: 4 People Preparation Time: 15 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 Calories 20 grams Fat

Rating: 4.6/5

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Clarified butter
• ​1/4 cup Dry fruits
• ​1 cup Fresh grated coconut
• ​1/2 cup Gulkand
• ​1.1/2 cup Water
• ​1 pinch Salt ​
• 4 tbsp Rose syrup
• ​1 cup Semolina
• ​2 tbsp Rice flour

Instructions

Step 1: ​Heat 1 tbsp Clarified butter in a pan and lightly roast 1/4 cup Dry fruits.

Step 2: ​Add 1 cup Fresh grated coconut to the pan and roast on low flame for 5 minutes without changing its color.

Step 3: ​Add 1/2 cup Gulkand into the coconut mixture, mix well, and cook for 5 minutes before turning off the heat to let it cool.

Step 4:  ​Boil 1.5 cup Water in a separate pan and mix in 1 tbsp Clarified butter, 1 pinch Salt, and 4 tbsp Rose syrup.

Step 5: ​Turn the heat to low, add 1 cup Semolina gradually while stirring continuously to prevent lump formation.

Step 6:  ​Turn off the gas, mix the semolina dough completely until uniform in color, and let it cool down slightly.

Step 7:  ​Knead the warm dough lightly to make it smooth and form a small dough ball.

Step 8: Dust hands with 2 tbsp Rice flour, flatten the dough ball into a small disc, and press the edges to form delicate pleats.

Step 9:  ​Place a spoonful of the gulkand mixture in the center and gently seal the top to form a modak.

Step 10: ​Place the shaped modaks on a steamer plate over rapidly boiling water.

Step 11: Steam the modaks with a lid on for exactly 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and serve warm.

Notes

• Pour hot A2 ghee over the steamed modaks, then top them with slivered pistachios and dried rose petals.
• Serve warm on a fresh banana leaf alongside traditional festive meals or during Ganpati Naivedya offerings. 

 

Recipe Video

Servings

Drizzle hot A2 ghee over the steamed modaks and garnish with dried rose petals and slivered pistachios.