High Protein Modak for Ganesh Festival
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vati coconut
- 2 tablespoons almonds
- 2 tablespoons cashews
- 2 tablespoons pistachios
- 2 tablespoons flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 cup figs
- 1/2 cup dates
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 5-6 cardamom powder
Preparation
Grind the 1/2 cup vati coconut pieces.
Dry roast the ground coconut until it turns light pink.
Dry roast the coconut, 2 tablespoons almonds, 2 tablespoons cashews, and 2 tablespoons pistachios.
When they begin to roast, add 2 tablespoons flaxseeds, 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, and 1/4 cup oats, and continue roasting with the nuts.
Remove the roasted nuts, seeds, and oats from the pan.
Roast 1/2 cup figs and 1/2 cup dates in 2 tablespoons ghee for 5 minutes until they mix well.
Grind the roasted nuts, seeds, and oats together.
Grind the roasted dates and figs.
Mix all the ingredients together and add 2 tablespoons ghee and 5-6 cardamom powder.
Shape the mixture into modak forms.
The high protein modak are ready.
Tips
Ensure to grind the ingredients correctly for best results.
Use a powerful mixer grinder to crush ingredients with ease.