FRIED MODAK

For the stuffing 

1 cup shredded Coconut 

1/2 cup Jaggery 

10-15 raisins 

1 tablespoon chopped nuts 

1/4 teaspoonCardamom powder 

For the cover 

1 cup Wheat flour 

1/4 teaspoon Salt

2 tablespoon oil

3-4 tablespoon Milk 

Oil/ghee for deep or shallow frying

Recipe

Step 1

Take coconut, jaggery and cardamom powder in pan. Turn the heat on medium.

Mix them well. And let it cook with stirring continuously.

When it is not sticking in pan switch off the flame.

Let the stuffing cool, add cardamom and chopped nuts mix well.

Step 2

Take flour, salt, 2 tablespoon of oil, milk and mix well with your fingertips.

Now add little water a time accordingly and knead into stiff and smooth dough.

Cover the dough with damp kitchen towel and let it sit for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, knead the dough once again; divide it into 8-9 equal portions. Roll each portion in a ball and flatten it out with your palms. 

Roll it using a rolling pin into a circle. With the help of cutter you can give them even round shape.

Put some stuffing in the center. Apply some water or milk to the edges.

Now take it into your palm.

Start pinching the edges with your finger and thumb.

Now bring all the pleats together in the center very carefully.

And then pinch them together to seal it properly.

Do the same for all the modaks. 

When you are making last modak, at that time heat oil in pan on medium heat for deep frying or shallow frying.

Fry in the oil till it becomes golden brown and crispy from all the sides.

Then remove it to the paper towel lined plate. 

Let it cool completely before serving.