Authentic Maharashtrian Ukadiche Modak

Ingredients:
2 cups grated coconut
1 cup jaggery
1 cup rice flour
1/2 spoon elaichi powder
1 spoon ghee
Salt according to taste
1 cup water

Method:

To make Ukad

1. In a pan add water, ghee and a pinch of salt. keep it on the stove top
2. Let this mixture come to a boil.
3. Switch off the stove and add the rice flour quickly and mix it well.
4. Keep aside covered for 15 min till it cools down
5. Later take it out in a plate and knead the dough nicely.If you feel it has hardened add very little warm water and knead it.


To make Stuffing
1. Heat a non-stick pan, add the jagerry, once the jagerry starts melting add the coconut.
2. mix well and cook on a medium flame, till the all jagerry dissolves completely.
3. Add the elachi powder and Keep aside and allow it to cool.

To make Modak

1. Divide the dough into small equal balls.
2. Roll out each ball into a small circle then while holding it in a hand make a small cup.
3. Put some coconut filling into this cup shaped dough.
4. Dip fingers your in the oil and bring the sides together to form a peak.
5. Prepare remaining modak's in similar manner.
6. In a steamer,steam for about 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Serve warm along with Ghee !