Wheat flour modak

Wheat Flour Modak: A sacred treat that embodies the essence of tradition and devotion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• Water
• Salt
• 1 tablespoon Ghee (for coating)
• 1 cup fresh Coconut
• ½ cup Grated Jaggery
• 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• 4-5 Almonds
• 4-5 Cashews
• 4-5 Pistachios

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, take 1 cup of Whole Wheat Flour, add 2 tablespoons of Ghee (clarified butter) to the flour.
2. Mix the ghee into the flour using your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Gradually, add water little by little and knead it into a smooth and firm dough.
4. Add a pinch of salt to the dough and knead it again to incorporate the salt evenly.
5. Once the dough is ready, cover it with a damp cloth and set it aside.
6. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of fresh Coconut, ½ cup of Grated Jaggery, and 1/4 teaspoon of Cardamom Powder.
7. Chop Almonds, Cashews, and Pistachios into small pieces and add them to the mixture.
8. Mix everything together until well combined, take a small portion of the prepared dough and roll it into a smooth ball.
9. Flatten the ball slightly to make a small disc, place a spoonful of the prepared coconut-jaggery filling in the center of the disc.
10. Carefully, bring the edges of the disc together and pinch them at the top to form a modak shape. You can also use a modak mould if you have one.
11. Repeat this process to make more modaks, preheat your air fryer to 190°C for 5 Minutes.
12. Grease the modaks with a little ghee to prevent sticking, arrange the modaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
13. Air fry at 190°C for about 12 minutes. Halfway through (around 6 minutes), gently move them around for even cooking.
14. Once they turn golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
15. Allow the Wheat Flour Modaks to cool down slightly.
16. You can serve them immediately, or they can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.

Recipe Credits: spoonofodisha_

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