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Carrot Beetroot Modak Recipe

Carrot Beetroot Modak Recipe is a sweet veggie filled Modak made by steaming rice flour molds filled with carrot & beetroot. Carrot Beetroot is liked by kids who do not eat these veggies in curry form. Learn how to make Carrot Beetroot Modak with step by step pictures.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings10 modaks
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

For the outer cover:

For the stuffing:

  • 1 + 2 teaspoon ghee
  • 1/4 cup carrot finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup beetroot finely chopped
  • 1/4 heaped cup cane sugar
  • a pinch cardamom powder

Instructions

  • Add salt to rice flour, mix it. Boil water until it bubbles up add it to rice flour.
  • Mix with a ladle, once it starts to come together, Set aside for few mins until it is warm enough to handle with hand. Now bring everything together to form a smooth dough without any cracks. If you want you can add few drops of oil if it sticks.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan - add finely chopped/grated carrot and beetroot.
  • Saute till raw smell leaves.Cook covered for 7-10 mins in low flame.
  • Give a quick saute cook until it becomes slightly soft.Now add cane sugar.
  • Cook in low flame, it will become slightly runny after sugar is added.Keep cooking.
  • Once it becomes thick like this,switch off.Grease your palms with oil first.Now take a lemon sized ball and flatten it in your palms, more like a cup shape.
  • Place stuffing on it, bring the edges to the center and seal it to form modak shape. You can do using a mould too.
  • Steam cook for 7-10 mins or until the modaks are cooked, you can see a shiny outer layer, then its perfect to switch off. Healthy Carrot Beetroot Modak snack ready!
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Beetroot Modak Recipe
Amount Per Serving (40 g)
Calories 45 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 4mg1%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 27mg1%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 536IU11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 2mg0%
Iron 0.1mg1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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