Learn how to make Fried Mawa Modak at home with Chef Ruchi Bharani on Rajshri Food.

Modaks have a special significance during Ganesh Chaturthi, as it is believed to be Lord Ganesha's favourite. Try Chef Ruchi's version of Modak recipe i.e Fried Mawa Modak by following her steps and do let us know your feedback in the comments below.


Ingredients:
200 grams Khoa/Mawa, grated
1 tsp Ghee
2 tbsp Rawa (Semolina)
1 ½ tbsp Pistachio flakes
1 ½ tbsp Almond flakes
1 ½ tbsp Raisins
1 tsp Cardamom powder
2 tbsp Desiccated Coconut
¼ tsp Saffron strands (soaked in milk)
5-6 tbsp Powdered Sugar
Oil for frying

For Dough
1 cup Wheat Flour
1 tbsp Plain Flour
1 tbsp Semolina
1 tbsp OIl
Pinch of salt

Method of preparation:
In a pan add mawa and roast it on low heat until the mawa dries out. Take it out on a plate and let it cool down.
In the same pan heat ghee, add rawa and heat it for 2-3 minutes.
Remove it out in a bowl and let it cool down.
Into the bowl containing rawa, add pistachio flakes, almond flakes, raisins, cardamom powder, desiccated coconut, saffron strands, mix well.
Add powdered sugar, mawa and mix well.
Make ½ inch balls of the mixture.
Take small portions of the dough, spread a little oil on the board and rolling pin.
Roll the dough, place the mawa stuffing in the centre and bring all the sides together.
Heat oil in a vessel and deep fry the modaks on low heat until they are golden brown in color.
Our Fried Mawa Modak is ready.

For Dough
In a bowl add wheat flour, plain flour, semolina, oil, salt and knead it into a dough.