Ganesh Chaturthi mawa modak: Step-by-step guide to make deity’s favourite sweets

New Delhi: Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrating Lord Ganesh’s birth anniversary, is incomplete without offering him his favourite sweets, which are modaks. As the preparations advance and the fragrance of incense and chants in praise of Lord Ganesha fill the ambience, any true devotee can’t overlook the making of modaks. These delicious dumplings are not just treats; they are offerings that express love, affection, tradition, and gratitude to the elephant-headed deity during Ganesh Chaturthi. These sweets are prepared with immense love and offered in hopes of gaining wisdom, joy and prosperity.

There are many types of modaks, such as mawa modak, kesar mawa modak, chocolate modak, red velvet modak, coconut modak, mawa mithai modak, oats modak and many more. You can make any one of these to please the deity and savour with your loved ones. Traditionally, offering 21 modaks is considered auspicious. So, be ready to make this delightful symbol of devotion.

Here are the ingredients and methods of making mawa modak at home.

Ingredients

1. Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium flame.

2. Pour milk, crushed saffron strands and cardamom powder and let the milk boil.

3. Mix the milk powder with sugar and cook the blend on low to medium flame while continuously stirring it, until the mixture thickens to form a non-sticky mass.

4. To check the right consistency of the mixture, take a teaspoon of the mass and roll it into a ball, and if the mixture takes the shape of a ball without sticking to your hands, then it’s the perfect consistency.

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5. It’s done, and let the mixture cool slightly. While still warm, shape the modaks using a mould or with your hands.

Enjoy the Ganesh Chaturthi celebration with pure devotion and fervour, as well as savour mawa modaks with your family and friends. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 2025!