MODAK AND CHANNA UPKARI

Birthday of lord ganesh is celebrated on the festival of ''GANESH CHATURTHI''. The festival is observed in the Hindu calendar of Bhaadrapaada starting on the shukla chathurthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period). Lord ganesh is prayed first on any type of occasion or if it is to be successful. He is also the lord of power, prosperity and wisdom. It is said that lord ganesha likes Modak a lot. So I decided to prepared modak and channa upkari which my mom used to make on ganesh chaturthi on every year.

INGREDIENTS FOR MODAK.

2 Ripe Bananas.

1/2 cup Grated coconut.

3 Small cubes Jaggery.

1/2 cup Wheat flour.

2 tbs Rice flour.

Cardamom powder as per taste.

Oil - to deep fry.

METHOD.

In a bowl mix grated coconut and jaggery with the help of our fingers. Add mashed bananas, wheatflour, riceflour, cardamom powder. The mixture should be thick enough in consistency. Add more wheatflour if required. Water should be completly avoided.

Heat Oil in a pan. Take a small portion of mixture with a desire shape and drop them carefully into the oil. Deep fry them until golden brown under medium flame.

Hot modak are ready to be served.


INGREDIENTS FOR CHANNA UPKARI.

1/2 cup Boiled white channa.

3 tbsp Grated coconut.

1 tsp Mustard seeds.

1 tsp Jeera.

1 tsp Grounded pepper.

2 Dried Red chillies.

Few curry leaves.

1 tsp Oil.

Salt to taste.

METHOD.

In a pan heat oil, add mustard seeds, jeera, red chilli, curry leaves and pepper. Add boiled channa and salt to taste. Lastly at the time of removing from stove add grated coconut and stir.

Serve hot.

I would like to submit my recipe to “Krishna – Ganesh Chaturthi” event being hosted by Purva.

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Enjoy!!