Khoya Modaks

 Today in this special occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi I am sharing a recipe of Khoya Modak 

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp milk
• a pinch of saffron
• 1 cup plain khoya
• 1/4 cup sugar ( add more if you like )
• 1/2 tbsp cardamom powder

Filling

• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 2 tbsp finely chopped cashew nuts
• 1 tbsp raisins

Method

• warm the milk and soak the saffron in it

• crumble the khoya and add it a nonstick pan along with the sugar and cardamom powder. Cook on medium heat, stirring continuously until the sugar melts.

• lower the heat and continue to stir till the mixture starts to come together. Break off a little piece. If you are able to roll it into a soft ball that holds its shape, the modak mixture is ready. Turn off the heat, transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool for about 2 hours.

• to make the filling, heat ghee in a pan. Add the desiccated coconut and cashew nuts. Saute until golden brown. Add the raisins and stir for a minute then take the pan off the heat.

• Grease a modak mold with some oil and fill one side with modak mixture. Place a small bit of stuffing in the middle and cover it with more modak mixture.

• Press the mold together tightly and remove any extra mixture from the slides. Remove the modak from the mold follow the same procedure.

• Store the modaks in an airtight container.