Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: 3 easy modak recipes to try at home

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are incomplete without modaks. From traditional coconut-jaggery modaks to chocolate and dry-fruit versions, here are three easy recipes to try at home.

Ganesh Chaturthi brings families and communities together, with festive food becoming an important part of the celebrations. Modaks, traditionally associated with the festival, are prepared in several varieties and flavours.

If you want to make something special at home this Ganesh Chaturthi, here are three easy-to-follow modak recipes featuring dry fruits and dates, coconut and jaggery, and chocolate.advertisement❮❯ Read Full StoryDRY FRUIT AND DATES MODAKThis no-fuss modak combines dates and figs with a mix of nuts, making it an easy option for festive preparations.

Finely chop the dates and figs or grind them coarsely.

Dry roast the nuts lightly and crush them.

Heat ghee in a pan and add the dates-fig mixture. Cook until soft.

Add the crushed nuts and cardamom powder and mix well.

Grease modak moulds, press the mixture into them and shape into modaks.COCONUT-JAGGERY STEAMED MODAK

Also known as Ukadiche Modak, this Maharashtrian-style preparation combines soft rice-flour dough with a coconut and jaggery filling.

Heat ghee and water and add a pinch of salt. Slowly add the rice flour while stirring.

Cover and cook briefly, then knead the mixture into a smooth dough while it is still warm.

For the filling, melt jaggery and add coconut, poppy seeds and cardamom powder. Cook until slightly sticky.

Shape the dough into small cups and fill them with the coconut-jaggery mixture.

Fold and shape the dough into modaks.

Steam the modaks for about 10 minutes.CHOCOLATE MODAK

For those looking for a modern twist on the traditional sweet, chocolate modaks can be made with chocolate, biscuits and nuts.

Melt the chocolate using a double boiler.

Add crushed biscuits, roasted nuts and condensed milk to the melted chocolate.

Grease modak moulds with ghee and fill them with the mixture.

Press the mixture firmly into the moulds and shape the modaks.

Refrigerate for about one hour to set.

These recipes offer three different ways to add modaks to your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, whether you prefer traditional flavours or want to try something different.- EndsPublished By: Chaitanya DhawanPublished On: Sep 11, 2026 14:54 IST