The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is here, and we could be happier. Festivals in India means lots and lots of finger-licking food. Amidst the traditional and religious worshipping, Ganesh Chaturthi is extremely famous for delicious food, especially the sweetest dumplings fondly called modak. Individuals prepare various kinds of the sweet delight during the festivity. From the traditional modak to fried coconut modak, people are captivated with so many different types of modak recipes. With the onset of Ganesh Chaturthi 2019, check out the traditional fried coconut modak preparation for Ganeshotsav bhog for the first day. We have also attached a tutorial video that will provide you quick guide to make these delicious dumplings. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Modak Recipes: How to Make Malai Modak in Five Minutes, This Ganeshotsav. 

Also called Vinayaka Chaturthi, the Hindu festival is incomplete without an offering of these sweet dumplings. Modak is said to be the most favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha. He is fondly called Modakpriya in the Hindu scriptures. Packed with coconut, jiggery, saffron and nutmeg in a rice flour shell, it is a quick recipe that can be enjoyed throughout the ten-day festival. The outer layer of coconut modak is made from flour, and the stuff is made from jaggery and fresh coconut. Once shaped, deep fry the dumplings into hot oil and take it out to serve. Ganesh Chaturthi 2019 Recipe In Focus: Health Benefits of the Low-Calorie Ukadiche Modak. 

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Ganesh Chaturthi is a popular festival among the Hindu devotees. This year, Ganeshotsav will be celebrated till September 12, 2019. Try out the sweet delight of coconut modak and offer it to the deity as naivedya. We hope that the recipe shared above will help you to make a scrumptious dessert for the festival.

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