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Suji Modak Recipe – Easy Rava Modak with Mawa

Name: Suji Modak Recipe – Easy Rava Modak with Mawa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bengali Cuisine, Bihari Cuisine, Gujarati Cuisine, Himachali Cuisine, Indian Cuisine, Maharashtrian, North Indian Cuisine, Punjabi Cuisine, Rajasthani Cuisine, South Indian Cuisine, Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Ingredients: 1 bowl Semolina (Suji/Rava); Slightly less than 1 bowl Sugar; 2 tablespoons Gram flour (Besan); 2 tablespoons Ghee; 1 bowl Milk; 1 bowl Water; 5–6 Saffron strands; 2 tablespoons Mawa (Khoya); 1 teaspoon Rose water; 4–5 Green cardamom; 10–12 Cashews; 10–12 Almonds; A small amount Desiccated coconut

Ganesh Chaturthi brings joy and excitement to every home. During this festival, devotees worship Lord Ganesha and prepare delicious homemade sweets. Modak is one of the most popular sweets associated with this festival. Therefore, many families prepare different types of modaks for Lord Ganesha. Do you know why people celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi? Would you like to learn about its history and religious significance? Read our blog on Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated – History and… Read more

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Preparation Time15 minutes

Cooking Time25 minutes

Total Time40 minutes

Calories180 kcal

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Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Homemade Modaks

Ganesh Chaturthi brings joy and excitement to every home. During this festival, devotees worship Lord Ganesha and prepare delicious homemade sweets.

Modak is one of the most popular sweets associated with this festival. Therefore, many families prepare different types of modaks for Lord Ganesha.

Do you know why people celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi? Would you like to learn about its history and religious significance?

Read our blog on Why Ganesh Chaturthi Is Celebrated – History and Significance to learn more about this beautiful festival.

You can also explore the history and traditions of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Why You Will Love This Suji Modak Recipe

People prepare modaks in many different ways. Some use rice flour to make traditional steamed modaks. Others prefer delicious variations with mawa, coconut, or semolina.

Today, we are sharing an easy Suji Modak Recipe at Meenraz Cooking.

This homemade sweet tastes delicious and requires only a few ingredients. Moreover, you do not need too much ghee to prepare these modaks.

Semolina, mawa, milk, and dry fruits create a wonderful combination. Together, these ingredients make soft and flavorful modaks.

The outer layer has a soft texture and a mildly sweet taste. Meanwhile, the rich mawa and dry fruit filling adds extra flavor.

Saffron, cardamom, and rose water also enhance the taste. As a result, these homemade modaks have a delightful aroma.

Our Special Ganesh Chaturthi Modak Recipe

This Ganesh Chaturthi, we wanted to prepare something special for Bappa. So, my sister-in-law and I decided to make these delicious Suji Modaks together.

First, we roasted semolina and gram flour in ghee. Next, we added milk, saffron, and mawa to prepare the outer mixture.

After that, we prepared a rich filling with dry fruits and mawa.

Finally, we used a modak mould to shape our homemade sweets.

Our modaks turned out even better than we expected. They looked beautiful and tasted absolutely delicious.

Moreover, the soft outer layer and rich filling made every bite special.

Make These Delicious Suji Modaks at Home

You can also prepare these homemade modaks for Lord Ganesha this Ganesh Chaturthi.

The recipe is simple, and the ingredients are easy to find. Therefore, you can make these delicious sweets without much effort.

Now, let’s learn how to make this easy Suji Modak Recipe step by step.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏

Ingredients13 items

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Semolina (Suji/Rava)1 bowl
SugarSlightly less than 1 bowl
Gram flour (Besan)2 tablespoons
Ghee2 tablespoons
Milk1 bowl
Water1 bowl
Saffron strands5–6
Mawa (Khoya)2 tablespoons
Rose water1 teaspoon
Green cardamom4–5
Cashews10–12
Almonds10–12
Desiccated coconutA small amount

Method (Steps)6 steps

Roast the Semolina and Gram Flour

Heat a pan over low heat. Add two tablespoons of ghee and allow it to warm.

Next, add one bowl of semolina. Roast it for approximately two to three minutes while stirring continuously.

Once the semolina is lightly roasted, add two tablespoons of gram flour.

Mix both ingredients thoroughly. Continue roasting over low heat until they release a pleasant aroma.

Avoid using high heat because the mixture may burn.

Add Saffron Milk and Water

Soak five to six saffron strands in one bowl of milk. Allow the saffron to infuse the milk.

Next, pour the saffron milk into the roasted semolina mixture.

Add one bowl of water and stir continuously.

Mix everything thoroughly to prevent lumps from forming.

Continue cooking until the semolina absorbs the liquid and the mixture starts to thicken.

Add Sugar, Mawa, and Cardamom

Once the mixture becomes slightly thick, add the sugar.

Stir well and allow the sugar to dissolve.

Next, add two tablespoons of mawa, rose water, and crushed cardamom.

Mix everything thoroughly and continue cooking over low heat.

Cook until the mixture starts leaving the sides of the pan.

Transfer it to a plate and spread it evenly. Allow it to cool slightly before shaping the modaks.

Prepare the Dry Fruit Filling

Heat half a teaspoon of ghee in another pan.

Add finely chopped almonds and cashews. Roast them lightly over low heat.

Next, add desiccated coconut and mix well.

Continue roasting for approximately two minutes.

Transfer the roasted ingredients to a plate and allow them to cool.

Now add two tablespoons of mawa and two tablespoons of sugar.

Pour in approximately one tablespoon of saffron-infused milk.

Mix everything thoroughly until the filling comes together.

Shape the prepared filling into small balls.

Fill the Modak Mould

Take a modak mould and open it.

Place a small amount of the prepared semolina mixture inside.

Press the mixture gently against the sides of the mould. Create an even outer layer while leaving space in the center.

Next, place a small ball of dry fruit filling inside.

Cover the filling with some more semolina mixture.

Press gently to seal the modak completely.

Shape and Serve the Modaks

Close the mould and press it gently.

Carefully open the mould and remove the prepared modak.

Repeat the process with the remaining mixture and filling.

Arrange all the modaks on a serving plate.

Your delicious homemade Suji Modaks are now ready.

Offer them to Lord Ganesha according to your family’s traditions. You can also enjoy them as a festive dessert.

Watch the complete video tutorial for this recipe.

This easy Suji Modak Recipe is a wonderful choice for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

The combination of semolina, mawa, saffron, and dry fruits creates a delicious festive sweet.

You do not need complicated ingredients or special cooking techniques. Simply follow the instructions and prepare these beautiful modaks at home.

We enjoyed making this recipe together at Meenraz Cooking. We hope you will enjoy preparing it for your family, too.

If you try this recipe, share your experience in the comments below.

For more delicious homemade Indian recipes, explore our other sweets and desserts on Meenraz Cooking.

Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏

Frequently Asked Questions

Suji Modak is made with semolina, milk, sugar, ghee, and mawa. This recipe also includes a delicious dry fruit filling.

Yes. You can shape the semolina mixture using your hands. Place the filling inside and carefully seal the modak.

Yes, you can prepare a variation without mawa. However, you may need to adjust the ingredients to achieve the desired texture.

Since these modaks contain milk and mawa, refrigerate them promptly. Store them in an airtight container and preferably consume them within one to two days.

Yes. These homemade modaks can be prepared for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and offered to Lord Ganesha according to family traditions.

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Suji Modak Recipe – Easy Rava Modak with Mawa