Peas Modak
228 20 mins 4 Servings
Peas Modak is a delightful variation of the traditional Indian sweet, typically made during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi. These dumplings are filled with a mixture of mashed green peas, grated coconut, and jaggery. It is a tasty, healthy treat that combines the earthy sweetness of peas with aromatic spices, offering a unique twist to the classic modak.
Nutritional info
Per Serving: 1 Number - 60.0 gm
168 kcal
Nutritional Distribution
- Carbohydrate 25.61 gm
- Protein 1.81 gm
- Fat 4.53 gm
- Fiber 4.87 gm
Ingredients

Fresh Peas
1/4 Boiled Cup (38.875 gm)

Fresh Coconut
1/4 Grated Cup (20.445 gm)

Jaggery
2.0 Powder Tbsp (20.7 gm)

Green Elaichi
1/8 Powder Tsp (0.24 gm)

Rice Flour
1/4 Cup (44.9 gm)

Salt
1/4 Tsp (1.115 gm)

Ghee
1/4 Tsp (1.0075 gm)

Water
As Required (50.0 ml)
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Steps
Recipes Steps
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- Step 1 For modak filling, heat a pan, add 1/4 cup grated fresh coconut, green peas paste, 2 tbsp jaggery powder and 1/8 tsp green elaichi powder.
- Step 2 Give it a Nestle Twist by adding white sesame seeds
- Step 3 Mix all ingredients and roast until jaggery melts and set aside
- Step 4 . For the dough, take a kadhai, pour water as required and bring it to a boil
- Step 5 Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup rice flour and mix well.
- Step 6 Switch off the heat and knead the mix to a soft dough.
- Step 7 Allow it to cool, take a small portion, roll it into a ball and press it from sides.
- Step 8 Create a dent to form a hollowed cup, and pleat the top rim with your fingertips.
- Step 9 Then add the prepared filling, fold the edge and pinch the edges together and seal the top.
- Step 10 Prepare the rest of the modaks, grease a steamer with 1/4 tsp ghee and transfer modaks into the steamer.
- Step 11 Allow it to steam for 15 min.
- Step 12 Delicious peas modak is ready to serve.
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