Ganpati Bappa Moriya! This slogan is heard everywhere in the town because Ganesh Chaturthi has come. I like all festivals but my favorite is Ganesh Chaturthi. The reason why I like this festival is because of the atmosphere in the city due to Ganpati Pandals. There is a lot of bustling in the city due to constant rush of people to visit different Pandals. The Chocolate Modak Recipe compliments this festival with its rich flavors, delicate taste, and elegant aroma. The combination of chocolate with the royal flavored Mawa gives the delicious, deep and long-lasting treat to our taste buds.
Chocolate Modak
- Author: Chandni Agrawal
- Recipe Category: Sweets
- Cuisine: Desserts
Description: “The Chocolate Modak Recipe has the combination of chocolate with the royal Mawa which gives the delicious and long-lasting treat to our taste buds.
Ingredients for Chocolate Modak Recipe:
- Grated Mawa/ khoya – 1 cup
- Chocolate chips – ⅓ cup
- Sugar as required
- Green cardamom powder – a pinch of
- Oil/ ghee for greasing the Modak mold
- Chopped dry fruits for garnishing.
Note: You will require a Modak mold for giving your Modak’s a perfect shape and texture. It is preferable to use the small-sized molds. If you do not have mold, then you can give them the shape of Ladoo. If you want the creamier texture, you can use the condensed milk as well. If it is not available, then you may substitute it with the Almond Milk. On the other hand, for the crispy texture, you can coat the Ladoo with the breadcrumbs. If you are using ghee, use patanjali cow ghee. If you are using oil, use saffola oil.
Method for Chocolate Modak Recipe:
- Take a pan. Add grated Mawa in it. Switch on the stove and keep the flame low.
- Start stirring the Mawa on low flame until it starts melting.
- It will start to melt after a minute or two.
- When Mawa gets melted add sugar in the Mawa mixture. Add sugar as per your taste.
- Mix properly and keep on stirring continuously for 1 minute.
- Now add the chocolate chips in the Mawa mixture. Stir well.
- Keep on stirring. The chocolate chips will start melting.
- Keep on stirring on low flame.
- Now the mixture will start getting thick.
- Add green cardamom powder and mix properly.
- Heat the mixture on low flame while stirring constantly until it starts to leave the sides of the pan.
- Once it is done take it out in a bowl or thali. Do not over cook otherwise the modak will become dense.
- Let the mixture cool.
- When the mixture is warm make small balls of it.
- Grease a modak mold with ghee or oil.
- Now put the small balls of the chocolate mawa mixture in the mold.
- Put the ball in the mold from the open side of the mold. Gently push the ball with your index finger.
- Slowly unmould and repeat the same process with the remaining balls.
- Chocolate modak are ready to eat.
And the delicious and sweet Chocolate Modak are ready! You can serve them instantly but it would taste better if they are served chilled.
Note: Keep the flame low during the whole process.
Additional Information:
- Calories: 110 calories
- Total Time: PT22M
- Serves: 6
- Date Published: 2016-12-19
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We all visit Pandals and we get Prasad from there. Who doesn’t like Prasad? Of course, everyone likes Prasad. So here I am with a famous Ganpati special Prasad called Modak or to be specific chocolate Modak. The tempting and adoring sweet dish can be made in minutes at home with little preparation. It is nothing but the fusion to the traditional Modak with the addition of semi-sweet or dark chocolate. No doubt that these Modak are tasty, but also they are healthy and full of nutrition as well if you make them in the right way and use the correct proportion of ingredients involved.
Modak is a famous Maharashtrian sweet dish which is specially prepared during this festival. From decades people make Modak during Ganesh Chaturthi. If someone thinks about Ganesh Chaturthi and a sweet dish or Prasad related to this festival then Modak is something which comes to our mind immediately. I had chocolate at home and even Mawa was also available, so thought of making a sweet dish which combines our favorite ingredients together. Be very cautious and careful while you make as to balance the calories in this Modak is a crucial task.
Thus today I will discuss how to make Modak that too chocolate Modak. The recipe is same as Mawa Modak. Nowadays the level of cooking has raised. People like to twist and variations in the recipe. Here also a twist is made in the traditional Mawa Modak by an addition of chocolate. Chocolate is admired by all age of people whether young or old. I know many people who don’t like sweets but they eat them if chocolate is added in it.
Chocolate Modak is made up of three basic ingredients Mawa, chocolate, and sugar. The Mawa used here is of unsweetened type. I have used homemade Mawa. It’s easy to make Mawa at home. I will soon share this recipe also. The best part of this recipe is that it not require preparation the coating and the stuffing individually. You only have to make the mixture and then let it settle in the mold. So, even those who are new to cooking and does not have much of cooking expertise can also try them at home.
If you have a fascination for chocolate then this is a must try dessert for you! Again the type of chocolate used can be grated or chocolate chips. You can also use milk chocolate. The type of chocolate depends on your choice. But I would suggest you chop the chocolate and then use it. To make the Modak aromatic I have added green cardamom powder. You can also add vanilla extract for the extra flavors and cinnamon powder for the alluring aroma. You can also add chocolate chips if you like crunchy texture. The details about this are mentioned in the remarks section. The Mawa used for this recipe is not at all sweet.
The good thing about this chocolate Modak is that it can be refrigerated for 3 – 4 days. It can be stored at room temperature for 2 days. So get ready to make this easy Modak recipe in your kitchen. Set on your festive mood with this dessert!
Remarks:
- Total time for cooking of Chocolate Modak Recipe is 22 minutes
- The mentioned gauge of ingredients makes 6 Modak. But if you like you can increase the number of serving and adjust the proportion of ingredients.
- Keep the flame low otherwise, the Mawa will not be roasted properly.
- You can also use brown sugar instead of regular sugar.
- You can also add chocolate chips and nuts if you like crunchy texture.
- Add the chips and nuts just before switching off the stove.
- If you want, you can skip the addition of nuts. Nuts are used only for the flavors, they do not affect the consistency of the mixture.
- The type of chocolate depends on your choice.
- Refrain from using chocolate powder in place of chocolates. It would change the consistency of the mixture.
Garnishing:
- Chopped dry fruits.
- Slit Rose Petals
- Saffron Strands
- Whipped Cream
- Icing Sugar
Quick Tip:
- Serve the chocolate Modak along with the dish of the complete meal.
- The Modak taste better when they are served chilled.
“So make today and start your festival feast with this sweet chocolate Modak!”
The various other kinds of Modak are Mawa Modak, Rava Modak, Dry Fruits Modak, Kesar Modak, Mango Modak, and many such more types of Modak can be made.
Whereas if you are looking for the other sweet dishes from Mawa then Khoya Barfi or Mawa Barfi, Kulfi Faldoo and Eggless Mawa Cake can be your few option among various Mawa dishes which can be made at home with ease. Try them now if you like the taste and flavor of Mawa.
The chocolate Modak recipe is the super easy, simple and delicious recipe for the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi where you also have to do a lot of decoration and other preparation work. Similarly, various other sweet dishes made for Ganesh Puja are Rava Ladoo, Motichoor Ladoo, Malai Ladoo, Sesame Ladoo, Atta Ladoo, Boondi Ladoo, Coconut Ladoo and all the other varieties of Ladoo.
As Chocolate is everyone’s favorite, there are enormous dessert dishes which can be made from Chocolate like Eggless Chocolate Mousse, delicious Chocolate Sandwich, Chocolate Avocado Mousse, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Eggless Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Puff, and much such more.