Gulab Jamun Modak (Ganpati Special)

 

Gulab Jamun Modak (Ganpati Special)

What you'll need:

1. Oil/Ghee for frying

 For Outer Layer -

1. Bread - 6 slices
2. Milk Powder - 2 tbsp
3. Milk Cream - 1 tbsp
4. Milk - As required

 For Sugar Syrup -

1. Sugar - 1 cup
2. Water - 1 cup
3. Cardamom (Green Elaichi) - ¼ tsp
4. Lemon Juice - 1 tsp

 For Stuffing -

1. Paneer - 50 grams
2. Mawa - 50 grams
3. Powdered Sugar - As required
4. Green Elaichi Pots (Dana) - ¼ tsp
5. Gulkhand - 1 tsp
6. Finely chopped mixed Nuts - 1 tbsp 

How to make?

• Firstly, prepare the outer layer with the above mentioned outer layer ingredients by adding milk slowly & make a soft dough like chapati dough.
• Now, make small 1 inch diameter smooth balls with no cracks & keep it aside.
• Now, prepare stuffing by mixing stuffing ingredients mentioned above. 
• Now, prepare Sugar Syrup with the above mentioned Sugar Syrup ingredients except Lemon Juice, simmer for 4 minutes. Then, add Lemon Juice, cover it with a lid, cook for a minute & keep it aside. 
  
• Now, heat oil in a pan on medium flame.
• Now, its time to prepare Modak, grease the Modak mould and take 1 ball of outer layer and insert it inside Modak mould to cover all sides & leaving space in between for the stuffing. Add the stuffing in between, again put a small portion of outer layer over the stuffing so that the stuffing doesn't come out. 
• Now, take out Modak from mould & similarly, all other Modaks.
• Now, deep fry all the Modaks in medium hot oil/ghee, stirring continuously on a low flame till golden brown.
• Now, transfer all these Modaks in Sugar Syrup, stir continuously & bring it to a boil. Now, turn off the flame & let these Modaks rest in the Sugar Syrup for 1-2 hours.
• Finally, your Modaks are ready to be presented to your beloved Lord Ganesha.

*Makes 8-10 pieces of normal size

Enjoy Ganesh Chaturthi with these tasty Gulab Jamun Modaks!