Today, we are going to go on a culinary journey in order to produce a delectable treat known as dry fruit Modak. This sweet is a lighter and more nutritious take on the classic modak. Because it is brimming with the natural sweetness of dried fruits, nuts, and fragrant spices, it is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a healthful way to enjoy. In this recipe, we will walk you through the process of making these scrumptious Dry Fruit Modaks using both the time-honoured method of hand-shaping and the straightforward way of utilizing a mold. Consequently, let us collect our ingredients and imbue our kitchens with the enticing aroma and flavor of these mouth watering confections.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped mixed dried fruits (dates, figs, apricots, and raisins)
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, and pistachios)
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powde
- ¼ of a teaspoon of cinnamon powder
- 2 teaspoons of nut butter (almond, cashew, or peanut, your choice)
- 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
- Butter or oil, in order to grease the hands
Directions
To complete the Filling:
1Dry fruits and a variety of nuts should be ground up in a food processor until they have the consistency of a coarse combination.
2
- Place the mixture in a bowl and, if desired, include some cardamom powder and cinnamon powder as well.
- Incorporate the spices into the mixture so that you end up with a filling that is aromatic and Savory.
Regarding Binding:
3
- Warm the honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter together in a small saucepan over low heat until the honey is melted.
- Keep stirring until the ingredients are completely incorporated and have a smooth consistency.
Without mold
- Prepare your hands by greasing them with some ghee or oil
- Make a ball out of a bit of the dry fruit mixture that has been produced by taking it and shaping it.
- Your thumb should be used to make a hole in the middle of the ball after you have first flattened it.
- A heaping teaspoonful of the nut butter and honey mixture should be placed within the cavity.
- Pinch the sides together to seal the filling, then shape the filling into a modak by producing pleats at the top of the rectangle.
Using mold
- Ghee should be used to grease the modak mold before use.
- To make a space in the mold for the finished product, push a piece of the dry fruit mixture into the bottom of the mold.
- Spread the honey and nut butter mixture into the hollow that has been prepared.
- After pressing more of the dry fruit mixture on top of the filling, making sure that it is even, unmold the modak carefully.
Notes to remember
- Use modak molds to form the dough into the traditional Indian sweet. Before pressing the mixture into the molds, grease them with a little amount of ghee to make removal simpler.
- Apply some ghee to your hands if you plan on shaping the modaks by hand. Use your fingers to squeeze and press together a tiny amount of the mixture to form a ball, and then shape the ball into a modak.
- Silver foil (varak) or edible gold dust may be used to provide a festive touch to the dried fruit modaks.
- Keep the air out of the container when storing the dried fruit modaks. To protect them from becoming too mushy, storing them in the fridge is recommended, particularly when temperatures are high.
- Festive gatherings aren’t complete without the delicious dry fruit modaks. You may eat them as a nutritious dessert or serve them as prasad at holidays like Ganesh Chaturthi.
Conclusion
Your taste senses are in for a treat with these delectable Dry Fruit Modaks, which are now ready to be presented to them. The natural sweetness, the richness of the nuts, and the fragrant spices come together in perfect balance in these delectable morsels. No matter whether you choose with the time-honored method of hand-shaping or the more modern approach of using a mold, these modaks are the epitome of how wellness and decadence can harmoniously coexist.
Enjoy the pleasure of tasting a dessert that is both healthful and delectable when you bring these sweets to a gathering with your loved ones and friends. With these wonderful Dry Fruit Modaks, you may honor both the bountiful nature and the skillful culinary imagination of chefs around. Delight in the indulgence, secure in the knowledge that you are relishing goodness with each mouthful!
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