VegetarianDessertMaharashtra
Steamed Modak
Steamed Modak is a vegetarian dessert from Maharashtra. It is made with rice flour, coconut, jaggery and cardamom. One serving has about 150 kcal, 2 g protein, 25 g carbs and 5 g fat.
Did you know? Modak is Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet, often offered during Ganesh Chaturthi. The steamed version is healthier than fried. The filling is called "pur" in Marathi. Modak has 21 pleats, representing the 21 types of miseries Ganesha removes. It's a labor of love to prepare.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Dessert
- Cuisine
- Maharashtra
- Calories
- 150 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Style
- Indulgent
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
