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Rava modak | How to make rava modak | rava modakam recipe

By swasthi , on June 2, 2019, 2 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Rava modak recipe for Ganesh chaturthi – Simple, quick and easy modak recipe for beginners. Modak or modakam can be made with many kinds of stuffing like dal jaggery, sweetened coconut, dry fruits or even with mawa. This rava modak is made with coconut jaggery stuffing & the outer cover is made with semolina or rava.

rava modak recipe

This is simple when compared to the traditional steamed or ukadiche modak. Since these rava modak are not steamed these are quick to make and saves some time.

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To make these rava modak, You can choose from a variety of stuffing from the modak recipes mentioned below.
Chana dal modak (chana dal poornam)
Ellu kozhukattai (sesame seeds poornam)
Dry fruits modak
Malai modak
(paneer stuffing)

I have used mould to make these rava modak, if you like to make them without a mould, then do check this post on How to make modak without mould.

Prepare stuffing for rava modak recipe

1. Add coconut, jaggery / sugar and cardamom powder to a pan. I have used clean raw jaggery, so used it directly. If your jaggery has stones or debris, then melt the jaggery first with 2 tbsp of water on a low heat. When the jaggery completely dissolves then filter it and begin to cook. I have also added 2 tbsp water to the pan since I used desiccated coconut which has no moisture to melt the jaggery.

coconut jaggery to make rava modak recipe

2. Stir and cook on a medium to low flame until the mixture thickens. Do not overcook else the mixture may turn hard. You may also get a dry mixture at this stage depending on the kind of jaggery or sugar used.

coconut stuffing for rava modak recipe

3. Cool this mixture and make 9 to 11 balls.

coconut balls for stuffing rava modak

Making outer covering for rava modak

4. Add ghee and then rava to a kadai and begin to fry on a medium to low heat.

roasting rava to make rava modak

5. Semolina begins to emit a good smell when it is roasted. This step makes the covering taste good with a soft and smooth texture.

Semolina
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6. While the semolina is roasting, bring water to a boil.

water

7. When the rava smells good, lower the heat. Pour this water slowly. Keep the semolina stirring to prevent lumps.

stirring

8. Stir to make sure there are no lumps.

no lumps
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9. Add a pinch of salt or 1 tsp sugar. We prefer sugar.

salt

10. Cover and cook on a low heat until the water is absorbed completely and semolina is cooked. Cook for 2 mins until the mixture begins to leave the sides.

cooking suji to make rava modak recipe

11. Cool this a bit. When it is still warm, knead the cooked mixture a bit just to make it uniform and sticky.

cooked mixture

How to make rava modak

12. Grease the mould generously with ghee.

greasing modak mould

13. Take little portions of the mixture and stuff inside the mould. Make a hole in the center.

stuffing semolina to make rava modak recipe
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14. Stuff the coconut ball or mixture.

rava modak mould 14

15. Seal it up well.

rava modak mould 15

16. Open the mould and remove the rava modakam to the plate. These need not be steamed as the covering is completely cooked.

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Offer rava modak to God Ganesha.

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Rava modak recipe | How to make rava modak | rava modakam

Easy rava modak recipe – one of the modak varieties made using semolina with coconut jaggery stuffing. These can be made for ganesh chaturthi.
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For best results follow the step-by-step photos above the recipe card

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings9 to 11
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

For the covering

  • ¾ cup rava or semolina/ suji
  • 2 to 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 1 tsp sugar or a pinch of salt

For the stuffing

  • 1 cup coconut (desiccated or fresh grated coconut tightly packed)
  • ½ cup jaggery tightly packed or sugar (you can add 1 tbsp more)
  • 2 tbsp water if using desiccated coconut (skip for fresh coconut)
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom powder or elaichi powder
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Instructions

Prepare stuffing for rava modak

  • Mix coconut, cardamom powder and jaggery in a pan. Begin to cook on a low heat. If using desiccated coconut add 2 tbsp water for the jaggery to release moisture, skip water if using fresh coconut. If your jaggery isn’t clean, then you can melt it with 2 tbsp water and filter it. Then add coconut to it and cook until the mixture thickens.
  • When the mixture thickens, switch off the heat and cool this.
  • Divide the mixture to 9 to 11 portions and roll them to balls.

Making rava modak

  • On a medium heat , roast semolina in ghee until crunchy and aromatic.
  • While you roast the rava, bring water to a boil.
  • Lower the flame. Pour this slowly to the semolina stirring with the other hand to prevent lumps.
  • Stir well to make sure there are no lumps. Add salt or sugar.
  • Cover and cook until the water is completely absorbed. Cook for another 2 mins until the mixture begins to leave the sides of the pan.
  • Cool this down. Grease your palms and knead it a bit to make the mixture uniform.
  • Grease the mould and stuff the rava mixture. Make a large hole in the center and stuff the ball. Seal them. Repeat greasing and the other steps to make more.
  • Rava modak are ready to offer to god Ganesha.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Rava modak recipe | How to make rava modak | rava modakam
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 31mg1%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Sugar 12g13%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. Mrs Sawant says

    August 22, 2020

    5 stars
    Pls suggest Modak recipe ithoutt coconut

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    • swasthi says

      August 22, 2020

      Hi,
      I have a few modak recipes without coconut. You can check here – peanut modak

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