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Easy Milk Fudge Modak (Mawa Modak)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Lord Ganesha's favorite treat, Modak, is traditionally a steamed rice flour dumpling stuffed with coconut. However, this 'Mawa' (or Khoya) version is a richer, milk-based sweet similar in texture to marzipan or fudge. Using condensed milk and milk powder is a modern, time-saving hack to achieve that traditional flavor without boiling milk for hours.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Non-stick pan
  • Modak mold (optional, can be hand-shaped)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Melt the ghee in a pan. Pour in the condensed milk and milk powder. Stir continuously over low heat.

Tip: Milk powder burns easily, stay alert! The goal is to melt them into a homogeneous mass.
2 ✓

When the mixture starts leaving the sides of the pan and forms a dough-like ball (approx 5-8 mins), fold in the coconut and cardamom.

Tip: This clumping indicates excess moisture has evaporated.
3 ✓

Remove from heat and let cool until just warm to the touch. Don't let it go completely cold, or it will crack!

Tip: Warmth is needed for malleability.
4 ✓

Grease your hands (or mold). Pinch off balls and shape them into peaked cones (or press into the mold).

Tip: The distinctive shape symbolizes Ganesha's wisdom.
5 ✓

Let them cool completely to set.

Tip: Garnish with crushed pistachios if desired.

Recipe FAQ

Why does it stick to my hands?
Grease your palms with a little ghee or butter! The mixture also firms up as it cools.
How long does it last?
Since it's dairy-based, keep refrigerated and consume within 4-5 days.

Ingredients

  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 oz)
  • 1.5 cups Full-Cream Milk Powder
  • 0.5 cup Desiccated Coconut (fine)
  • 2 tbsp Ghee (or Butter)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
  • 1 pinch Saffron (optional)