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Chocolate Modak Recipe

Chocolate modak is a modern take on the traditional modak made using creamy khoya (mava), cocoa powder and sugar.
It's a perfect way to add a new touch to the dish while still honouring the traditions.
The great thing about making Chocolate Modak is that it is super simple to make with just a few ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams Khoya (Khawa/Mava)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Powder (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamon Powder
  • 3 tablespoons Pistachios (Any Nuts Of Your Choice)
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee

Method
 

  1. Heat a teaspoon of ghee.
  2. Add khoya and saute till khoya softens.
  3. Add sugar. {Cocoa powder is slightly bitter in taste, so adjust accordingly as per your preference}.
  4. Mix well until sugar dissolves.
  5. Add cardamon powder, milk powder and mix well.
  6. Add cocoa powder. Cook this mixture on low flame till it thickens, stirring continously.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of finely chopped pistachios. (you can use any nuts of your choice)
  8. Cook the modak mixture till it leaves the sides of the pan.
  9. Once done, transfer the modak mixture onto a plate to cool down.
  10. Once it cools a bit, apply some ghee on your palms & the modak mould.
  11. Take a small portion of the modak mixture and stuff it inside the mould.
  12. Close the modak mould. Remove excess dough from the sides and bottom.
  13. Open the mould and carefully take out the modak. Make the remaining modaks the same way.
  14. Once done, allow them to set for 15 minutes.
  15. Chocolate modaks are ready.
  16. Garnish with finely chopped pistachios.
  17. Delicious Chocolate Modaks are ready to serve.

Video

Notes

More Traditional Indian Desserts
Purnache Dinda (Sweet Wheat Dumpling)
Narlachi Vadi (Coconut Barfi)
Lal Bhoplyache Gharge (Sweet Pumpkin Puri)
Policha Laddoo (Roti Ke Laddu)
Dudhi Halwa (Lauki Halwa)
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