Make sugar-free Modaks this Ganesh Chaturthi, try this recipe by Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

As the much-awaited Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 festival kicks off, households across the country become busy preparing delectable offerings for Lord Ganesha, with one of the favourites being the modak. These sweet treats hold a special place in celebrations.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 - How to Make Sugar-Free Modak

Renowned Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria recently shared a recipe for sugar-free modak made with dates and cocoa powder.

• To make this delightful treat, start by taking 1 cup of seedless dates and blending them into a smooth paste, adding a tablespoon of milk while grinding.
• Next, heat a tablespoon of ghee in a pan and add the dates paste, cooking it on medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
• To enhance both the colour and flavour of the modak, stir in 1/4 cup of cocoa powder. Turn off the heat and thoroughly mix the paste in the pan.
• Finally, add some dry fruits to the mixture and combine them well. Take a modak mold, apply some ghee, and sprinkle poppy seeds and pistachios onto it.
• Your sugar-free chocolate flavour modak is ready!!

When is Ganesh Chaturthi this year?

Ganesh Chaturthi in 2024 will begin on Saturday, September 7. This ten-day festival, celebrated primarily in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and other parts of India, marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity known for wisdom and as the remover of obstacles.

The festival includes the installation of Ganesha idols in homes and public places, followed by daily worship rituals. The most auspicious time for the Ganesha Puja this year is from 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM on September 7. The festival concludes with Ganesh Visarjan on September 17, where the idols are immersed in water as part of a grand procession.

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