Vegetarian Recipes: Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes

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Fried Modak Recipe for Ganeshotsav

Here’s a simple and fast fried Modak recipe especially for Ganeshotsav.You can use wheat flour/ maida (all-purpose / refined flour). There are three parts to the preparation of Modak:

FILLING
DOUGH
FRYING

Quantity: Approximately 25-30 Modaks

Ingredients for FILLING:
4 cups grated fresh coconut
4 cups grated jaggery (gud)
1 tbsp freshly prepared cardamom powder
Some dry fruits

Preparation of FILLING:

Modak Filling

Heat some pure ghee. Ensure you maintain medium flame. Fry the dry fruits. Add grated fresh coconut and grated jaggery and keep mixing on heat. After jaggery melts and mixes properly with coconut, add cardamom powder and mix well.

DOUGH:
Knead the dough (wheat / refined flour) with some salt

FRYING:
First roll the dough into 2-3 inch diameter circles. Apply some oil on your palms if it's getting sticky.
Hold the rolled dough on left palm (for right handers) and place a spoonful of filling in the centre.

To give proper shape to the Modak, try to close the rolled dough on the tip (like closing petals of a flower) with your right hand and pinch the ends all around towards the tip of the Modak.

Deep fry Modaks on medium flame until they turn brown and crisp.

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Modak in Different Languages

Besan Laddoo Authentic Recipe

As promised, here's the authentic besan laddoo (sweet made of gram flour) recipe on the occasion of Diwali.

Besan Laddu Recipe Ingredients:
4 Cups Besan (gram flour)
Few Cashew nuts and Almonds (if you prefer)
1 Cup Pure Ghee
Elaichi (cardamom) powder
2-3 Cups sugar powder or jaggery powder based on your preferred sweetness.

Gits Kalakand (Malai Burfi) recipe with a twist

I tried making Kalakand (Malai Burfi) using Gits instant mix. Since my folks are not very fond of dairy sweets, I added fresh grated coconut and cardamom powder to the mix and it turned out to be really delicious! Oh yes, and I also added some orange colour to the preparation so that it doesn't look too much of a dairy product. Not that I recommend using food colours, but once in a while I think it's fine.

Poha Chivda Recipe With Makhane

Poha Chivda is an ideal snack to accompany the sweets we serve guests during Ganeshotsav. Here's a quick recipe using Makhane (Gorgon nut / fox nut in English).

Modak - Meaning in different languages

Modaks (Indian sweet dumplings) are the most important offerings during Ganeshotsav. Modak is believed to be Lord Ganesha’s favorite food. Literal meaning of Modak: Moda means joy... so modak means "one that brings joy".

Modak is known by different names in various parts of the world. Here is the meaning of Modak in various languages:

Modak is called Sweet Dumplings in English
Modak is called Modak in Marathi ;)
Modak is called Modagam in Tamil
In Telugu, the similar sweet offered as prasad is called Undrallu (prepared from rice flour) .
Modak is called Modhaka in Kannada

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Fried Modak Recipe

Healthy Ladoo / Moong-Udad Dal Laddu Recipe in Marathi

Want to avoid consuming too many calories this Diwali? Opt for healthy sweets without compromising on the fervor of the festival. Check out this Healthy Laddoo / Moong-Udad Dal Laddu Recipe featured in Marathi cookery show Aamhi Saare Khavayye and treat your taste-buds like never before!

Courtesy: myPOPKORN

Ukadiche Modak / Steamed Modak Recipe - Sanjeev Kapoor

Ukadiche Modak / Steamed Modak Recipe video on Sanjeev Kapoor's Khaana Khazana. It uses rice flour, coconut, jaggery, cardamom (elaichi) powder, khus khus (poppy seeds), ghee, salt and oil.

Modak Recipes - Easy Recipes for Tasty Modaks

Modak recipes are all you need to make this Ganesh Chaturthi memorable. Modak recipes are all I'm here with this Ganeshotsav!

Check out all the different types of Modaks, their preparation and some videos. Once you try making these delicious Modaks and get the blessings from Lord Ganesha and praises from everyone, do share your experience out here:

Fried Modak Recipe
Mukhvilas / Moong Dal Modak Recipe
Fruits Modak / Phalanche Modak Recipe
Kakdi / Cucumber Modak recipe
Ukadiche Modak / Steamed Modak Recipe

Idli coconut chilly chutney recipe

The entire credit of this idli coconut chilly chutney recipe goes to my mother-in-law. Before I got married, my favorite chutney with idli was the one provided with the idli vendor who roams around in our area on a bicycle and sells yummy idlis and medu vadas. You just need to call him out from your window and he'll come upstairs with your order. I remember how we used to buy some extra chutney as it would taste great even with bread!

10 Tried and tested dessert recipes

Besan Laddu: Indian festival of lights and sweets is incomplete without Besan Laddus (gram flour sweet). This is the recipe we have been using from generations and it is simply the best. You’ll know when you try it out.
Sheer Korma: This is the most important dessert prepared during the festival of Eid. Made from Vermicilli, milk and dry fruits, Sheer Korma is something you just can’t miss indulging in during Eid.
Modak: Lord Ganesha’s favorite sweetmeat. You will find it available all across Maharashtra during the Ganesh Festival. The best thing is that Modaks have so many amazing variations that you can never decide which one is your favorite. Nothing beats the magic when you prepare Modaks fresh at home. Check out Moong Dal Modak recipe, Fruits Modak recipe, Cucumber Modak recipe and the super delicious Fried Modak recipe here.
Bengali Sandesh: If we know someone who is visiting Kolkata, we end up requesting the person to get Bengali Sandesh for sure. The authentic sweet of Kolkata slowly melts in the mouth and leaves us wanting for more. Now, you can try it out yourself and guess what, this recipe is from the renowned and my favorite Indian Chef Sanjeev Kapoor.
Apple dry fruit crepe: Sometimes you wish to try out an exotic sweet dish. Apple dry fruit crepe is one dessert people will ask you “Really, you made it?” I got this exotic recipe from Zee Marathi’s Aamhi Saare Khavayye show on myPOPKORN and it came out really well. The recipe video is in Marathi. In case you wish to have it in English, do let me know.
Aviri Kudumulu / Savory Meatballs: An authentic South Indian delicacy. Again sourced myPOPKORN and it’s from Zee Telugu TV Channel.
Christmas Fruit Cake: All right, this is a vegetarian recipes blog but when I came across this yummy traditional Christmas Fruit Cake recipe video on YouTube, I couldn’t help but share it with you. Call it a sweet exception!
Mix Fruit Pudding:Fruits, milk, China grass, jelly, chocolate and custard powder go in the making of delectable Mix Fruit Pudding. If your mouth is watering already, .
Healthy Ladoo: If you love sweets but also want to eat healthy, this is the recipe that will please your sweet tooth just right. This Moong-Udad Dal Ladoo is one of the healthiest ways to bring in Diwali festivities.
Phirni: Again a not-to-miss Indian dessert. This delicious jaggery and walnuts Phirni recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor has been featured in the popular cookery show Khana Khazana.

Vada Pav, Batata Vada Recipe in Hindi – Khana Khazana, Sanjeev Kapoor

The authentic Vada Pav / Batata Vada of Mumbai is something Mumbaiites miss most when they are away from the city. Here’s the quick and simple Vada Pav recipe by none other than Sanjeev Kapoor in his show Khana Khazana.

All About Modak - Recipes - Moong Dal Modak, Fruits Modak, Fried Modak, Kakdi Modak

Ganeshotsav is here and so is the time to prepare yummy Modaks – the ideal Prasad / offering to Lord Ganesha. Now that there’s too much to do if you are bringing Ganesha home, why waste time finding and visiting various sites to find the perfect Modak recipes? Main hoon na!

Below are the links of various Modak recipes (Moong Dal, Fruits, Fried, Kakdi…) and the significance of making Modaks during Ganeshotsav. Hope it helps you! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

Mukhvilas / Moong Dal Modak Recipe

Fruits Modak / Phalanche Modak Recipe

Kakdi / Cucumber Modak recipe

Fried Modak Recipe

Modak in Different Languages

Mukhvilas Modak Recipe - Moong Dal Modak

Mukhvilas (Moong Dal) Modak too is an easy preparation. you just need to master the art of shaping the Modaks properly and rest all is very easy.

Check out the Mukhvilas (Moong Dal) Modak recipe video here. If you are unable to view the video, check out another Moong Dal Modak recipe here.

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Fruits Modak / Phalanche Modak Recipe
Kakdi / Cucumber Modak recipe
Fried Modak Recipe
Modak in Different Languages

Different types of Modaks - Kakdi Modak / Cucumber Dumplings

Here's a simple and easy to prepare Kakdi Modak / Cucumber Dumplings recipe during the festive Ganesha season. Also check out the various types of Modaks in this video.

Kakdi Modak / Cucumber Dumplings recipe video:

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Mukhvilas / Moong Dal Modak Recipe
Fruits Modak / Phalanche Modak Recipe
Fried Modak Recipe
Modak in Different Languages

Fruits Modak or Phalanche Modak Recipe Video

If you want to try out a different type of Modak, this one's the best - Modaks with fruit fillings. Imagine munching into a Modak and discovering fresh fruits inside! Healthy, tasty and utterly surprising.

Check out the Fruits Modak or Phalanche Modak Recipe Video (in Marathi):

If you are finding any difficulty in viewing this Fruits Modak or Phalanche Modak Recipe Video, check out the Steamed Modak video. Now just make a change in the filling. Instead of the coconut-jaggery filling opt for this:

Heat fresh mawa. Once it gives the aroma and separates out, remove from heat. Add sugar powder and finally chopped / grated fruits like bananas, apples, guava, pears and cherries.

Then proceed the way you steam the Modaks.

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Mukhvilas / Moong Dal Modak Recipe
Kakdi / Cucumber Modak recipe
Fried Modak Recipe
Modak in Different Languages

Phirni Recipe | Gur-Akhrot Ki Phirni | Sanjeev Kapoor Phirni Recipe

Simple and sweet... tantalize your taste buds with this delicious Phirni recipe made of jaggery and walnuts. This Phirni recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor has been featured in the popular cookery show Khana Khazana.

Click here to note the ingredients - Gur Aur Akhrot Ki Phirni Recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor

Jaggery is Gud / Gur in Hindi
Walnut is Akhrot in Hindi)

Upvas (Fasting) Patties and Tur Dal Pakoda Recipes

UPAVAS (FASTING) PATTIES

Recipe IngredientsBoiled mashed potatoes, chopped raw bananas, peanut powder, red chilies, coconut, pepper powder, amchur, ghee, sugar and salt to taste

Upavas (Fasting) Patties Preparation Method
Saute coconut and red chillies on ghee. Add chopped bananas, sugar, pepper powder, raw mango powder and salt and allow it to steam to make the stuffing. Mix the mashed potato and peanut powder to make the coating. Make cup-shaped patties and… read more here.

TUR DAL PAKODAS
Recipe Ingredients
Soaked tur dal, finely chopped onion, garlic pods, curry leaves, garam masala, red chilly powder, turmeric, coriander, salt to taste

Tur Dal Pakodas Preparation Method
Grind the soaked tur dal, garlic pods and curry patta together. Then add… read more here.

Apple Dry Fruit Crepe and Italian Spicy Crepe Recipes

Learn how to prepare Italian Spicy Crepe and Apple Dry Fruit Crepe with this video

Racha Usirikayya Pullihora and Aviri Kudumulu Recipes

Easy recipes to prepare Racha Usirikayya Pullihora (Amla Mango Rice) and Aviri Kudumulu (Savory Meatballs) in Telugu.

Courtesy: myPOPKORN and Zee Telugu Show Mee Inti Vanta

Rajbhog and Kalingadachi Fod Recipe in Marathi

Rajbhog Ingredients:
Milk - 1 litre
Sugar - 2 bowls
Vinegar
Almond, Pistachios
Water - 5 cups

Rajbhog Recipe:

MAKING PANEER - Heat milk in a deep pan and prepare paneer (cottage cheese) by adding vinegar to it. Take it off the stove and discard the water. Place paneer in a cloth and let the residual water drain from it. Knead paneer well.

MAKING SUGAR SYRUP - In a pan, prepare sweet syrup using water and sugar.

Add the lemon yellow food color to the paneer and knead it again. Make small balls and stuff them with pieces of almond and pistachios. Put them into the sugar syrup, cover and let them boil for 8-10 minutes.

Garnish this Rajbhog with silver leaf (varka).

Kalingadachi Fod Ingredients:
Cashews, Sugar, Raspberry, Red Food Color, Green Food Color

Kalingadachi Fod Recipe:
Boil cashews and dry them. Grind to a paste.

Prepare sugar syrup and add the cashew paste. Once cooked, remove from stove.

As the mixture cools down, divide it into three parts. Add green food color to one part and red food color to the second. Knead all parts well separately. Take the colorless part and stuff it with the red mixture, shaping into balls. Stuff these balls into the green mixture, while retaining the round shape. Keep these colored balls aside for 4 hours. Slice them across the center and you will get pieces in watermelon colors. Finish up with sticking cardamom seeds.

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