Sugar Free Ukadiche Modak Recipe for Ganesh Chaturthi
A coconut filled sweet treat which is made with rice flour. These Ukadiche modaks are dumpling shaped and steamed with perfection. It is the perfect prasad for the auspicious celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi. These sweet modak treats are free of sugar making them good for both the health conscious and the diabetic. Follow this step by step recipe guide to make sugar free modak:
- Serves : 4
- Cook time : 30 - 60 mins
- Preparation : 30 - 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method : Steaming
- Cuisine : Indian
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 tbsp Water
- Sugar Free Green
- 2 Cups Grated coconut
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- 2 tbsp Ghee or oil
- 2 Chopped nuts (optional)
For dough:
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1 cup rice flour
Equipment:
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Steamer
- Modak molds
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Cooking pot
Cooking tips
- Keep the modaks fresh by keeping them in a refrigerator.
- Use a modak mold as it will give you the perfectly shaped modaks.
Method
1. Prepare the Outer Dough (Cover):
- Boil water and add ghee or oil to it.
- Add rice flour gradually in the water mixture to form a smooth dough.
- Add Sugar Free Green stevia and knead well.
2. Prepare the Filling:
- Add water to a pan and heat it on medium flame.
- Add Sugar Free Green to the water and let it mix.
- Mix grated coconut, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts in a mixing bowl with the sweetened water.
3. Shape the Modaks:
- Divide the dough into small balls.
- Flatten each ball into a small disc using a rolling pin.
4. Fill the Modaks:
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the centre and pinch the edges to form a modak shape.
- You can also use a modak mold to do the same
5. Steam the Modaks:
- Arrange the modaks in a steamer or modak mold.
- Steam for about 10-12 minutes until the modaks are cooked and firm.
6. Serve and Enjoy:
- Remove the modaks from the steamer and let them cool slightly.
- Offer as prasad during Ganesh Chaturthi or serve as a delightful dessert to enjoy.
- Modaks are sweets which are considered to be lord ganesha’s favourite dessert. Every family during Ganesh Chaturthi makes them in huge quantities to offer it to the deity. These dumpling shaped treats being offered to the deity ensures that the family gets blessings of Lord Ganesh throughout the year. This cultural tradition is passed throughout several traditions and now has become an integral part of the 10 day celebration.
- As amazing and soul filling these modak’s are, they can also have a huge amount of calories. These calories come from the sugar added to this sweet modak dessert. The added calories do no good to the body other than increasing weight and spiking up the blood sugar levels. The perfect option is making these sweet modaks free of sugar. Sugar free can be used to add the desired sweetness in Ukadiche modaks that will taste just the same.
- If you are someone who loves the air filled with the smell of ghee and can’t wait to grab bites of them, this blog is just right for you. Let’s look at this sugar free modak recipe which is perfect in taste and good for health.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional information per modak
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 0g
- Fat: 4.4g
- Carbohydrates: 21.1g
- Fibre: 1.6g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Sugar Free Ukadiche modaks are delicious little delights. They are good for digestion due to the presence of ghee or oil in them. The coconut helps in maintaining blood sugar levels and cures constipation. With zero sugar content and rich in iron, magnesium and healthy fats, this festive sweet is perfect for you to savour.
