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This Ganesh Chaturthi special pineapple modak is for pineapple lovers. It is very flavourful and can be made in under 10 minutes.
Semolina and coarsely crushed dry fruits are roasted in ghee, cooked with warm water, saffron milk and thick pineapple juice, sweetened, then shaped in a greased modak mould.
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Why you will love this pineapple modak
- Ganesh Chaturthi: a unique modak for the festival.
- Quick: made in under 10 minutes.
- Pineapple flavour: thick pineapple juice in the dough.
- Easy shaping: pressed in a modak mould.
Ingredient notes
- Pineapple juice: 1 cup, thick.
- Semolina: 1 cup, roasted in 3 tbsp ghee until golden.
- Ghee: 1/4 cup in total. 3 tbsp for roasting and the rest at the end.
- Saffron: a pinch soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk.
Pineapple Modak Recipe
Pineapple modak for Ganesh Chaturthi: semolina and dry fruits roasted in ghee, cooked with water, saffron milk, thick pineapple juice and sugar, and shaped in a modak mould.
Ingredients
- 1 cup thick pineapple juice
- 1 cup semolina
- 1/4 cup clarified butter (ghee)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup mixed dry fruits, coarsely crushed
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- A pinch saffron, soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
- 1½ cups water
Instructions
- Heat the ghee. Heat a pan and add 3 tbsp of the ghee.
- Roast the semolina. Add the semolina and mix well with the ghee. Roast on a low to medium flame, stirring continuously, for 3 minutes, until it is golden or gives off a good aroma.
- Add dry fruits. Add the coarsely crushed dry fruits and roast for two more minutes.
- Add water. Meanwhile, heat 1½ cups of water in a vessel. Add the warm water to the semolina and dry fruit mixture.
- Add saffron and pineapple. Mix well and add the saffron soaked in warm milk and the pineapple juice. Cook on a low flame for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add sugar. Add the sugar and mix until it melts into the mixture. Cover with a lid and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Finish. After 2 minutes, sprinkle in the cardamom powder. Once the mixture starts to leave the sides of the pan, add the remaining ghee and mix well. Switch off the flame.
- Cool and knead. Transfer to a plate to cool a little. Grease your palms and knead it for a minute.
- Shape. Grease the modak mould and fill it with the mixture. Repeat to make as many modaks as you like.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/4 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol 31 mg | 10% |
| Sodium 103 mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76 g | 28% |
| Dietary Fibre 2 g | 7% |
| Total Sugars 43 g | |
| Protein 6 g | |
| Vitamin A 355 IU | |
| Vitamin C 6 mg | 7% |
| Calcium 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium 154 mg | 3% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for pineapple modak
- Roast the semolina until golden or until it gives off a good aroma.
- Heat the water while the semolina roasts, so it is warm when it goes in.
- Cook until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan before adding the last of the ghee.
- Grease your palms and the modak mould before shaping.
What to serve with Pineapple Modak
Offer the pineapple modaks for Ganesh Chaturthi. For more festive sweets, try my Rava Kesari, Sukhdi and Rose Kaju Katli.
Pineapple Modak FAQs
When is pineapple modak made?
It is a Ganesh Chaturthi special.
How long does it take?
It can be made in under 10 minutes.
How do I shape the modak?
Knead the cooled mixture with greased palms for a minute, then press it into a greased modak mould.
How is the ghee used?
3 tbsp go in first to roast the semolina, and the rest of the 1/4 cup is added once the mixture leaves the pan.
Which pineapple juice should I use?
1 cup of thick pineapple juice.
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