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# Fried Modak Recipe

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## Dough preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1½ cup maida, 2 tbsp rava and ½ tsp salt.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-3.jpeg" alt="talniche modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure everything is combined well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-4.jpeg" alt="talniche modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    pour 2 tbsp hot ghee over the flour.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-5.jpeg" alt="talniche modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    crumble and mix well making sure the flour is moist.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-6.jpeg" alt="talniche modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add water as required and knead the dough.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-7.jpeg" alt="talniche modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    knead to the smooth and soft dough for at least 5 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-8.jpeg" alt="maida modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    grease the oil, cover and rest for 20 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-9.jpeg" alt="maida modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Stuffing preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tsp ghee and add 1 cup coconut, ½ cup jaggery.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-10.jpeg" alt="maida modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    saute for 5 minutes or until jaggery melts completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-11.jpeg" alt="maida modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    the stuffing need to be sticky and aromatic.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-12.jpeg" alt="maida modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 2 tbsp cashew, 2 tbsp almonds, 2 tbsp raisins, ½ tsp cardamom powder and mix well.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-13.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    stuffing is ready, keep aside to cool completely.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-14.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Modak preparation

<Steps>
  <Step>
    knead the dough slightly and pinch a small ball and flatten.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-15.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now dust with some maida and start to roll using a rolling pin.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-16.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roll to an almost medium-thick circle. around 4 – 5 inch in diameter. make sure you roll from sides and keep the centre slightly thick.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-17.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now place a heaped tsp of prepared stuffing in the centre and brush water to sides.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-18.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    start pleating the edges slowly and gather everything.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-19.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    press in middle and seal the modak forming a bundle.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-20.jpeg" alt="fry modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    deep fry in medium hot oil.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-21.jpeg" alt="fried modak recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    allow it to fry on low flame stirring occasionally.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-22.jpeg" alt="fried modak recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    fry until modak turns golden and crisp, takes approx 15 minutes.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-23.jpeg" alt="fried modak recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    drain off the modak over kitchen paper to get rid of excess oil.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-24.jpeg" alt="fried modak recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **fried modak** for 4-5 days when stored in an airtight container.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida-modak-fry-modak-2-1920x1280.jpeg" alt="talniche modak" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

<iframe className="w-full aspect-video rounded-xl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DzjC_2FPT7Y" title="Video recipe" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen />

## Notes

* firstly, make sure to seal the modak well else it will open up while frying.

* also, adding rava to the dough gives crunchy modak.

* additionally, fry on low flame to cook uniformly from inside.

* finally, **fried modak** can also be prepared with wheat flour instead of maida.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/fried-modak-recipe-talniche-modak-maida/)
</Note>
