ukaDiiChe modak, are supposedly,prepared on first day of Ganesh Chaturthi.In marathi steaming is called ukdne....that"s why this sweet steamed rice dumplings are called "Ukdiche Modak"
For the filling:In a non stick pan heat ghee,add the coconut and the jaggery.Stir until it blends completely.
Add remaining ingredients,cool ,make small balls and keep aside.
For the cover:In a deep vessel add water ,salt and ghee and and when it starts boiling then slowly add the rice flour, stirring to prevent any lumps from forming.
Cool the mixture, and then knead into a smooth dough.Make small balls and in a greased mold keep the dough,add filling ball and shape it .
In a greased steaming plate,keep modak and steam for 15-17 minutes or till done...Serve HOT with melted ghee on top....Off course after Pooja:)
Note:
If wish you can make variation to the stuffing or outer cover,this one is traditional.
this one is ma fav...as it is steamed...and i make it with different filling every time ,but this one is traditional:)