Besan dry fruit modak recipe is a healthy and tasty instant modak recipe made with gram flour, ghee, khandsari sugar, milk, and milk powder. Very easy and quick in preparation, it is a protein-rich, gluten-free recipe that you can enjoy as a snack or sweet.
What is Modak?
Modak is a sweet dumpling made with rice flour, ghee, sugar and coconut. It is a popular traditional sweet dish from South India and is mainly prepared during the Ganapati festival. As all of you know that modaks are the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha. We celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with the making of different types of modak.
Traditionally, modaks are made with rice flour and they are steamed or fried. But nowadays, there are a lot of varieties of modak that we can find in the sweet shops and also can prepare at home.
About Besan Dry Fruit Modak
Today, I am sharing a very healthy and easy-to-prepare instant modak recipe made with gram flour or besan. These modaks are very soft and have a melt-in-mouth texture. It takes only 15 minutes in preparation.
In making these ladoos or modak we didn’t use any preservatives or colour. They are free from any chemicals and very healthy.
Modaks are made with special moulds that come in different sizes and are easily available in the market. But if in any case, you didn’t find them, don’t worry you can make them with your hands only. Check the video for this.
These modak needs only a few ingredients that are always available at home. You can enjoy the as a dessert or prepare them for prasad for Ganpati puja.
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Dry Fruit Modak Ingredients
Gram flour or Besan– can use thick or thin any type of besan for this recipe.
Ghee– I have used desi ghee that imparts a very nice aroma to these modaks. For making it vegan can use coconut oil.
Milk– Toned milk is used here. It gives a soft grainy texture to modaks. You can also use full fat for a richer taste. For vegan use coconut milk or almond milk.
Sweetener– Khand sugar is used which is a healthy alternative and rich in minerals. Also gives a caramel-like taste. You can also replace it with jaggery, coconut sugar or palm sugar if you want.
Milk powder– provides a khoa-like taste in the modak.
Dry fruits– I have used cashews, almonds and watermelon seeds. You can use any nuts or seeds according to your choice.
How to Make Besan Dry Fruit Modak Recipe-Step by Step Preparation
1.In a frying pan heat 1 tbsp ghee, add chopped dry fruits and roast them on a low flame for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. Now add rest of the ghee and then besan. Mix well and roast it on a low flame till its raw smell is gone and change into a nice golden colour. Switch off the flame.
3. At this point add milk powder and mix well. Then add khansari sugar , mix it nicely and finally add milk. Mix everything well so there is no lumps.
4. Now, put the pan again on the low flame and cook till it becomes thick and start leaving the pan. Add dry fruits and mix well. At this point switch off the flame.
5. Let the mixture cool. Once it cools down, take a modak mould and start making modaks. If you dono’t have modak making mould you can make them with your hands. Watch the video for details.
6. Soft and melt in mouth besan dry fruit modaks are ready for ganapati festival.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these very yummy and healthy besan modak as a sweet or a snack or make it for prasad during Ganapati festival or other puja time.
Tips and Tricks
- Roast besan on very low flame.
- To mix milk powder, sugar and milk switch off the flame and then mix.
- You can store these modaks at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer shelf life keep them in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator.
Recipe Card
Easy Besan Dry Fruit Modak
Ingredients
- 1 cup besan
- ½ cup khandsari sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 ml )ghee
- 14 cup milk powder
- ½ cup milk
- 3 tbsp chopped mixed nuts (cashews, almond, and watermelon seeds)
Instructions
- In a frying pan heat 1 tbsp ghee, add chopped dry fruits and roast them on a low flame for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Now add rest of the ghee and then besan. Mix well and roast it on a low flame till its raw smell is gone and changes into a nice golden brown colour. Switch off the flame.
- At this point add milk powder and mix well. Then add khansari sugar , mix it nicely and finally add milk. Mix everything well so there is no lumps.
- Now, put the pan again on the low flame and cook till it becomes thick and start leaving the pan. Add dry fruits and mix well. At this point switch off the flame.
- Let the mixture cool. Once it cools down, take a mould and start making modaks. If you dono’t have modak making mould you can make them with your hands. Watch the video for details.
- Soft and melt in mouth modaks are ready for ganpati festival.
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Notes
2. To mix milk powder, sugar and milk switch off the flame and then mix.
3. You can store these modaks at room temperature for 2-3 days. For longer shelf life keep them in an airtight container and put in the refrigerator.
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