Apple Cinnamon Modak Recipe

Steps

1. 1To begin preparing the Apple Cinnamon Modaks, combine maida, sooji or rava and rice flour together with salt.
2. 2Add milk and start kneading until the dough is soft.
3. 3Once it comes together, add the ghee and knead well once again.
4. 4Keep the dough covered with a cloth, to rest for 15 minutes
5. 5In a Saucepan on a medium flame, add the apple pieces and brown sugar an cook the mixture till the sugar dissolves and the apples become soft.
6. 6Take it off the flame and add the cinnamon powder to it.
7. 7Cool it down a bit before shaping the modaks.
8. 8Divide the dough into 8 portions the and keep remaining portions covered with a moist cloth to prevent drying.
9. 9Take one portion, roll into a ball and placing it on your palm, start flattening it out with the other hand, using fingers to make the edges thinner than the center. The disc you get should be about an inch in diameter.
10. 10Form the disc into a bowl shape and then add a spoonful of the filling.
11. 11Pinch the edges upwards and the bring them together to form the classic modak shape, making sure its sealed properly at the top. Giving it a pointy tip.
12. 12Fry these modaks in hot oil till they are golden brown and crisp.
13. 13The Apple Cinnamon Modaks are now ready to become the talk of your festive celebrations!