Matcha Modak
Had your fill of modaks yet? I hope not. At least not until you’ve tried these delicious matcha modaks. The delicate pairing of matcha and cardamom with a crunchy dark chocolate, cashew and coconut filling got two thumbs up from the boys. If you are a fan of matcha, definitely give this easy recipe a try.
Recipe
Matcha Modak
(Makes 10-12 modaks)
Ingredients
2 tsp unsweetened culinary grade matcha powder
3 tbsp milk
200 gms unsweetened mawa/khoya (condensed milk solids)
100 gms sugar
1/2 tsp ground green cardamom
Filling
1 tbsp chopped dark chocolate
1 tbsp finely chopped cashews, toasted
1 tbsp desiccated coconut
Method
Warm the milk and whisk in the matcha until fully dissolved.
Crumble the khoya and add it to a heavy based nonstick pan along with the matcha milk, sugar and ground cardamom.
Cook on medium-low heat, stirring continuously until the khoya and sugar are completely melted.
Lower the heat and continue to stir for 12-15 minutes, scraping down the sides frequently. The mixture will thicken and start to come together (you will feel the resistance as you stir). Break off a little piece, cool and test it with your fingers. If you are able to roll it into a soft ball that holds its shape, the modak mixture is ready. Take care to not overcook the mixture.
Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a bowl. Cover with a mesh lid and allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour (if the modak mixture is not completely cool the chocolate filling will melt and ooze out).
To make the filling: Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Mix until smooth, then add the desiccated coconut and toasted cashew bits. Drop tiny amounts of the mixture onto a parchment lined plate and refrigerate until set.
To shape the modaks: Grease a modak mold and proceed to make modaks with the modak mixture. Place a piece of chocolate in between each while shaping the modak. Proceed to make all the modaks in the same manner.
Store the matcha modaks in an airtight container. These modaks are best eaten the day they are made, but can be kept at room temperature for 3-4 days.
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