Vegan Modaks For Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi isn't complete without modak. This steamed sweet dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery is a festive favourite.

Guess what? It's super simple to veganise it. Once you swap out the ghee for a neutral plant-based oil, you're good to go!

And with sweet vendors like Hari Prasad Mithai Wale taking bulk orders for vegan modaks, you can send them to friends and loved ones all over the country! Hari Prasad Mithai will deliver a box of 42 modaks (made with dry fruits) for Rs.600. You can also order by weight, at Rs. 800 per kg.

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If you would like to go the homemade route instead, we've got two innovative modak recipes for you, courtesy Amogha Dalvi. From the more traditional fruit & nut modaks to indulgent chocolate modaks with a twist, both come together in approximately one hour -and the ingredients are simple to source, too!

Dry Fruits Modak

Date and nut modak

Ingredients

• 5-6 dates
• ½ cup roasted almonds
• ½ cup cashews
• ½ cup assortment of dry fruits
• ¼ cup maple syrup (optional)
• You’ll need a modak mould that you can buy here
• The recipe makes 5-6 modaks

Method

• Step 1: Remove the seeds from the dates.
• Step 2: Put all the ingredients, roasted almonds, cashews and an assortment of dry fruits and dates in a grinder. Grind the ingredients until they form a doughy consistency. If you find that they aren’t binding, add some more dates or few drops of maple syrup.
• Step 3: Remove the mixture and fill up the modak moulds.
• Step 4: Put them in the fridge to chill and set.
• Step 5: Remove from the mould and place them to serve.

Tastes best with black tea!

Rich Chocolate Modaks 

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Ingredients

• 2-3 vegan dark chocolate bars
• ½ cup almonds and cashews
• ½ cup raisins and cranberries
• You’ll also need a modak shaped chocolate mould 
• This recipe makes 6-8 modaks

Method

• Step 1: Begin with grating the vegan chocolate so that it will melt quicker. Put the chocolate over a double boiler, making sure no moisture gets into it. Alternatively, you can also put it in the microwave for bursts of 15-20 secs stirring in between till chocolate melts completely.
• Step 2: Lightly grease the modak shaped chocolate mould with coconut oil to make sure the chocolate doesn't stick.
• Step 3: Pour the melted chocolate into the moulds.
• Step 4: Break the almonds, cashews, raisins and cranberry into chunks to fit into the mould.
• Step 5: Add the different dry fruits into the moulds before the chocolate sets.
• Step 6: Freeze for 4-5 hours.
• Remove the modaks from the mould and they are ready to be served. 

We hope our delicious recipes and recommendations will serve you well this festive season - have a happy, cruelty-free Ganesh Chathurthi!

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