Step by Step method

• Preparation:

• This recipe involves two steps

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• Preparing the Filling:

• 1.Add coconut and jaggery to a pan.
  

• 2.Heat on a low flame for 5 minutes while stirring to ensure coconut and jaggery don’t burn.
  

• 3.Add saffron to the pan and mix well.
  

• 4.Heat for another 2 to 3 minutes on a low flame.
  

• 5.Mix in green cardamom powder, turn off the flame and keep it aside to cool.

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• Preparing the Modak:

• 1.Add ragi flour and rice flour to a bowl.
  

• 2.In a separate pan, add ¼ cup of water and bring to a boil.
  

• 3.Add ghee and flour mix to the boiling water.
  

• 4.Heat on a low flame for 3 minutes.
  

• 5.Grease the base of a steel bowl with ghee.
  

• 6.To this bowl, add the mixture and knead till it becomes a smooth dough.
  

• 7.Take a little dough, roll it into a small ball and flatten it with your palm.
  

• 8.Place a spoonful of the filling in the middle. Bring together the edges of the dough to gently seal in the stuffing and create the desired modak shape.
  

• 9.Similarly prepare all the modak.
  

• 10.Steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
  

• Ragi modak is ready to be served hot.