Learn how to make Chatpate Modak, a savoury modak recipe by Chef Ruchi Bharani
For the ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festival, let us give a savoury twist to the traditional modak recipe. This quick, easy to cook and delicious recipe by Ruchi Bharani will surely add a new and different taste to this festive season.
Ingredients: 7-8 Puris (ready to use, ones used in Sev puri or roughly chopped peanuts) 3 small pieces of cooked and grated sweet potatoes 1 cup vegetables as per choice/availability – finely chopped and steamed french beans, carrots, finely chopped capsicum, boiled green peas Finely chopped coriander leaves
Seasoning 1/4 tsp Garam masala 1/4 tsp Roasted cumin seed powder 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder 1tsp Amchur (raw mango powder) Salt to taste 1tsp Corn starch (for binding) Oil for frying
Method: -Take the puris in a ziplock plastic bag and smash them using a rolling pin. -In a bowl, take the smashed puris, add the boiled and grated sweet potatoes. -Add all the vegetables and finely chopped coriander leaves. -Add all the seasoning ingredients, salt & corn starch. -Mix all the ingredients well & using a mould, shape the mixture into modaks. -Fry them in hot oil, on a high flame till golden. -Chatpate Modaks are ready to serve.
