Ganesh Chaturthi Sesame Seeds Modak Recipe

Producer: Snigdha Oreya

Ingredients: 1 cup sesame seeds, 1 tbsp ghee, 2/3 cup jaggery, 3 tsp milk

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Dry roast sesame seeds on low heat. Grind to a coarse powder.

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Heat ghee in a pan. Add jaggery and let it melt.

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Mix in sesame powder and mix well. Take it off the heat.

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Once cooled, add in milk. Start shaping the balls.

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Grease the modak mould. Place rice flour dough and fill with the filling.

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Steam and serve warm.

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