Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 irresistible modak recipes for your celebrations

Pink-coloured modaks are irresistibly appealing and perfect for Ganesh Chaturthi 2024. To achieve a delicate light pink hue, simply add rose syrup and a touch of beetroot juice into the modak dough. This vibrant colour will make your offerings to Bappa both beautiful and delicious.

For a delightful dry fruit flavour in your modaks, try making Makhana Modak. Begin by lightly roasting the makhana, and separately toast your choice of dry fruits, such as chopped almonds and pistachios. Once the makhana is roasted, grind it into a fine powder. Heat milk in a pan, then add the ground makhana and stir until the mixture thickens. Add toasted dry fruits and sugar, and blend everything into a smooth paste. Finally, use a modak mold to shape your mixture into delicious modaks.

To make Paan Modak, blend betel leaves with condensed milk, desiccated coconut, and milk powder. For an extra burst of flavour, stuff the mixture with gulkand and fennel seeds. This Ganesh Chaturthi, try this unique twist on the traditional modak to add a delightful and aromatic touch to your celebrations.

Jaggery and coconut modak, made from rice flour, offers a deliciously traditional treat. For the filling, mix grated coconut and poppy seeds with jaggery. Steam the modaks wrapped in banana leaves to infuse them with a delightful flavour. You can easily find modak molds in the market to help shape your treats perfectly.

To delight both kids and Bappa this Ganesh Chaturthi, consider making Chocolate Modak. Simply mix chocolate powder into rice flour to create a rich, chocolaty dough. These modaks are sure to be a hit with everyone, as they offer a delicious twist that both children and adults will enjoy enthusiastically.