An important holiday observed nationwide is Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Viyanak Chaturthi. Delectables are prepared to offer as bhog to the deity.
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Here are 5 different types of modaks
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STEAMED MODAKS
The most common type of modak is steamed, also known as ukadiche modak, which is prepared in a steamer pan. Made from maida, wheat, or rice flour, these modaks have grated coconut and jaggery within.
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FRIED MODAK
Another variation of modak, commonly referred to as patholi, is fried modak. Whole wheat flour can be used to create these modaks. The modaks are either deep-fried or shallow-fried, and they contain a delicious, chewy coconut filling.
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CHANA DAL MODAK
The recipe for Chana Dal Modak is similar to that of Kadalai Paruppu Pooranam Kozhukattai in Tamil; the filling inside is different. Jaggery and cooked chana dal are used in the filling.
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RAVA MODAK
The modak's rava-based outer shell can be filled with anything from coconut to chopped nuts and seeds to jaggery and poppy seeds.
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CHOCOLATE MODAK
Condensed milk, ordinary milk, chocolate chips, digestive cookies, and nuts are the main ingredients of chocolate modaks.