Instant Shahi Modak (Ganpati Special)

 

Instant Shahi Modak

This is simple yet a delicious type of Modak. The best part about this recipe is that your Modak will be ready within 5 minutes, without much efforts. This recipe is made using Edible Camphor (Medicated Camphor) which is really good for health as it used in making a lot of Ayurvedic medicines.

What you'll need:

1. Milk Powder - ½ cup
2. Paneer (grated) - 100 grams
3. Sugar - 3 tbsp
4. Milk Cream (Malai) - 1 tbsp
5. Kesar Strands - 15 to 20
6. Almond (Badam) Pieces - 1 tsp
7. Desiccated Coconut - 3 to 4 tbsp
8. Cardamom Powder (Green Elaichi Powder) - ½ tsp
9. Edible Camphor (Medicated Camphor) - Less than a pinch
10. Ghee - 1 tbsp 

How to make?

• Firstly, take a pan & mix Milk Powder, grated Paneer, Sugar & Milk Cream (Malai).
• Now, place this pan on low flame. Let it cook & keep stirring continuously otherwise Milk powder will stick to the bottom of the pan.
• After 2 to 3 minutes, add 5 to 7 strands of Kesar soaked in Milk. 
• At this stage, if you want, you can add 1 tsp Cashew Nut Powder (Kaju Powder) or Almond Powder (Badam Powder). I haven't added this while making Modaks.
• Keep cooking the above mixture continuously till the oil separates or till the mixture dries.
• Then, add Desiccated Coconut & mix well so that everything blends well (Tip: Make sure that you add Desiccated Coconut at the end. If you add it at the beginning itself, you'll only get the taste of Coconut).
• Now, add Elaichi Powder to the mixture & stir.
• Then, add Ghee, Edible Camphor (Medicated Camphor) & Almond Pieces, mix everything well & put off the flame.
• Then, remove this mixture in a plate & let it cool at room temperature (Tip: If the mixture becomes too dry, you can add 1 to 2 spoons of Milk & adjust the consistency accordingly).
• When the mixture cools down completely, make Modaks using the Modak mould.
• Then, garnish your Modaks with Kesar strands as shown in the picture above.
• Finally, your Shahi Modak is ready to be presented to your favourite Lord Ganesha.

*Makes 12-15 pieces of normal size

Shelf Life - 5 to 6 days in fridge or 2 to 3 days at room temperature

Enjoy your Ganeshotsav with this simple yet tasty Instant Shahi Modak!