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Spicy Moong Dal Modak Recipe

This moong dal modak is so delicious and nutritious. you can serve this for breakfast too. It is easy to make and is quite different too.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Aarthi

Ingredients

Dough:

  • Rice Flour - 1 cup
  • Water - 1 cup
  • Salt a pinch
  • Ghee - 1 tsp

Filling:

  • Moong Dal - ½ cup
  • Oil - 1 tsp
  • Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp
  • Urad dal - ½ tsp
  • Cumin seeds - ½ tsp
  • Dry Red Chillies - 1 cut into small pieces
  • Asafoetida / Kaya podi a pinch
  • Curry leaves - 1 sprig
  • Coconut - ½ cup
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Dry roast moong dal for 2 to 3 mins. Take it in a pressure cooker. Pressure cook for 2 whistle.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add seasoning ingredients and saute for a min. Add moong dal, coconut and salt. Mix well.
  • Heat water so it comes to a boil. Add ghee and salt.
  • Take it off the heat and add in rice flour and mix well.
  • Cool it down and knead to a soft dough.
  • Take small portion from it and flatten it. Stuff it and shape into your favorite shapes.
  • Steam for 8 to 10 mins.
  • Serve.
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