Modak, a sweet dumpling-like delicacy, is considered Lord Ganesha's favorite offering and symbolizes his love and blessings.

Modak goes by various names in different regions of India, reflecting the country's rich and diverse culinary heritage. In Maharashtra, where it is especially popular during Ganesh Chaturthi, it is simply called "Modak." In South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, it is known as "Kozhukattai" or "Modhaka." In Karnataka, it is known as "Kadubu" or "Kadubu Kozhukattai." In the western state of Gujarat, it is referred to as "Modak" as well. Each region may have its unique variations and preparations, with diverse ingredients and flavors. These regional variations in the name of the sweet reflect the cultural diversity of India, but the essence and significance of modak as a beloved offering to Lord Ganesha remain consistent across the country.

The traditional modak consists of a steamed or fried rice flour or wheat flour shell filled with a mixture of grated coconut and jaggery, flavored with cardamom and garnished with ghee-roasted cashews and raisins.

Traditional Ukadiche Modak Recipe by Sudeshna Rajib Das
Great recipe for Traditional Ukadiche Modak. #TheChefStory #ATW2It’s a traditional Maharashtrian sweet dish especially prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi, all over Maharashtra. But now it has become so popular that its prepared all around in different parts of the states. I have tried to explain...
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Traditional Modak Recipe Ukadiche Modak Or Steamed Modak Recipe by Roop
Great recipe for Traditional Modak Recipe Ukadiche Modak Or Steamed Modak. #CooksnapUkadiche Modak is one of the many varieties of modak. It is a most favorite Naivaidyam (holy food) of lord ganesh which we usually offer to lord ganesh on the occasion of ganesh chaturthi festival. It is very...
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While the traditional modak is cherished, modern interpretations have given rise to a delightful array of modak variations incorporating diverse ingredients.

Chocolate Modak:

Chocolate Modak Recipe by Sarita Srivastava
Great recipe for Chocolate Modak. #GCS #ATW2 #week2 #thechefstory #sweetrecipes #chocolate #modak Chocolate modak is an easy and tasty variation of modak made with 3 ingredients – chocolate, mawa/khoya (evaporated milk solids) and sugar. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is...
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No Fire : Oreo Coconut Modak Recipe by _pjs kitchen_
Great recipe for No Fire : Oreo Coconut Modak. #2020Fav
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117 easy and tasty chocolate modak recipes by home cooks
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Dry Fruit Modak:

Besan Pista Modak Recipe by Shradha Nema (foodgazin’)
Great recipe for Besan Pista Modak. #GCS #CookpadIndiaJust like Lord Ganesha, everyone at home loves Modak too. So today I am sharing my favourite Besan Modak recipe. This besan modak can be made with minimum ingredients and in no time. These Besan Modaks are ideal fix for homemade sweets on...
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Sugarfree Dryfruit Modak Recipe by spicequeen
Great recipe for Sugarfree Dryfruit Modak. Modak is prepared as prasad during Ganesh chaturthi festival. Traditionally it is prepared using the filling of fresh coconut and jaggery wrapped in the rice flour cover and then steamed it. But nowadays we can see different types of modak prepared using...
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465 easy and tasty dry fruit modak recipes by home cooks
465 homemade recipes for dry fruit modak from the biggest global cooking community! See recipes for Fresh Fruit Pistachio Modak too.
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Kesar Modak:

Kesar Modak Recipe by i_m_kashish
Great recipe for Kesar Modak. गणपति बप्पा मौर्य मंगल मूर्ति मौर्य 🐀.The Celebrations of GANESH CHATURTHI is incomplete without these delicious #modak .It is an easy and quick sweet made with @rainbowmilk milk powder. We just need basic ingredients to make it. I have added saffron and flavoured..…
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Kesar Modak Recipe by Pranjal Kotkar
Great recipe for Kesar Modak. #cooksnap #ingredient#sugar#week4 I have recreated this from original recipe, ‘Kesari Modak’ by Cookpad Author “Jyoti Prakash Assudani, @cook_24726422.Very delicious Thank you Jyoti ji, for sharing this recipe.
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109 easy and tasty kesar modak recipes by home cooks
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Pan Modak:

Gulkand paan modak Recipe by Indrani Chatterjee
Great recipe for Gulkand paan modak. #deep21.Wish you a very happy diwali to all of my cookpad team.today I have prepared paan modak for diwali...
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Pan flavoured Modak Recipe by Juhi Sewani
Great recipe for Pan flavoured Modak. #GCS#Modak#panflavouredGanesh Chaturthi Special Ganpati Bappa’s favorite food Modak. We can make varieties in modak.
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40 easy and tasty pan modak recipes by home cooks
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Fruit Modak:

Dragon Fruit Coconut Modak Recipe by Deepti Patil
Great recipe for Dragon Fruit Coconut Modak. #ganesha21
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Apricot kesar modak Recipe by Suchitra S(Radhika S)
Great recipe for Apricot kesar modak. Modak flavoured with kesar with apricot bites.
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217 easy and tasty fruit modak recipes by home cooks
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Paneer Modak:

Sabudana Paneer Modak Recipe by Bethica Das
Great recipe for Sabudana Paneer Modak. #modak - A new type of Modak which I tried. It is made of sabudana (sago) and paneer. The stuffing is that of gulkand, fresh grated coconut and chopped pistachios. The end result are these yummy modak that can be offered to Lord Ganesha on this festive...
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Malai modak 😋 (milkmaid paneer modak 😋) Recipe by Jyoti Prakash Assudani
Great recipe for Malai modak 😋 (milkmaid paneer modak 😋). #GCS#Ganeshchaturthispecial#paneermodakHappy Ganesh chaturthi 🙏😊🌹This delicious tasting malai modak is made with 2-ingredients and ready in 15 minutes! The main ingredient is paneer, so these are also known as paneer modak.... It’s..…
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Dal modak:

Sugarfree roasted chana dal and flax seed modaks Recipe by Vaishali Singh
Great recipe for Sugarfree roasted chana dal and flax seed modaks. Make these festive modaks and eat guilt free.#ganesha
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Chana Dal Halwa Modak Recipe by Madhumita Bishnu
Great recipe for Chana Dal Halwa Modak. #ganesha21Modak is one of my favourite way to observe Ganesh Chaturthi and today on the occasion of Hartalika Teej I made Chana Dal Halwa Modak, a healthy way to enjoy
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61 easy and tasty dal modak recipes by home cooks
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Millet Modak:

Ragi and Cashew Modak Recipe by Soumini Bhattacherjee
Great recipe for Ragi and Cashew Modak.
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Barnyard millet Modak Recipe by Anita Rajai Aahara
Great recipe for Barnyard millet Modak. #ATW2#TheChefStory
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24 easy and tasty millet modak recipes by home cooks
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Ganesh Chaturthi is a time to celebrate creativity and tradition. With these unique modak variations, you can add a modern twist to this cherished tradition while honoring the spirit of Lord Ganesha. As you craft these sweet delights, may your home be filled with joy, blessings, and the sweet aroma of modaks during this auspicious festival 🙏✨