Modak is described as a dumpling confectionery with sweet stuffing. According to Hindu beliefs, it is one of the favourite dishes of Lord Ganesha and is therefore used in prayers. Traditional modak shows sweet filling inside a modak consisting of freshly grated coconut and jaggery, while the outer soft shell is made from rice flour or wheat flour. But nowadays people prepare modak from the different ingredients and you will get many varieties out of it, which are not only flavourful but tasty also. I personally prepare 16 different types of modak.
In a big mixing bowl mix flour and oil thoroughly. and keep aside.
Wash and Grate bottle gourd and mix salt and sugar in it so that the colour of the bottle gourd remains as it is.
Wash, Peel and Grate Carrot and keep aside.
Wash, Peel and Grate Ginger and keep aside.
Mix all the ingredients with the Mix Millet Flour and knead soft dough so that you can easily pat it on tawa. To adjust the consistency with the help of water.
Keep aside for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes knead the dough for 5 minutes and then adjust the consistency by adding water.
Heat nonstick tawa and apply oil on it.
Take a tennis ball size dough in your hand, make a round shape and then pat the dough to make round flat thabda.
Roast one side for 3- 4 minutes on a slow flame. Flip the side, cover it with a lid and cook it for 3-4 minutes or till it turns golden brown .
Apply desi ghee (optional) and serve hot with green chutney and curd. Serve it with love and smile.
In a thick bottom pan or kadhai add water, Oil, dry spices as well as all Green leaves and boil the water.
When the water starts boiling, turn the flame to slow and mix Jowar flour in boiling water. Mix thoroughly with the help of a spatula and close the lid.
After 5 minutes open the lid and stir continuously and then switch off the flame.
Serve Jowar Khichu with sesame oil and Methi masala ( Pickle masala) but serve with love and smile.
Wash rice 2-3 times thoroughly and soak it for 8 -10 hours.
Wash Udad dal 2-3 times and soak separately for 8-10 hours.
After 10 hours remove excess water of udad dal and grind it into a smooth paste.
Separate water from the soaked rice but please save this water in a separate bowl. Use this for smooth grinding, for adjusting consistency and you can also use soaked rice water as a final rinse of your hair and spray it on your face.
After grinding rice into a smooth paste, mix Dal and Rice paste as well as Salt and Sugar thoroughly and add water in the batter to get desired consistency.
Keep this batter in a warm dark place for fermentation ideally in the oven or microwave for 8-10 hours.
Use this batter for making Idli, Dosa, Utappa and Appe.