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Modak is a traditional Indian sweet dumpling, usually made during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. They are often filled with a sweet filling of fresh grated coconut and jaggery.

The main ingredients in Modak are rice flour or wheat flour for the outer shell, and a filling of fresh or dry grated coconut, jaggery, cardamom, and ghee.

Traditional Modak is not vegan due to the use of ghee (clarified butter). However, it can be made vegan by using plant-based substitutes for ghee.

Modak is sweet in taste. The outer shell is soft and the inside filling has a sweet and slightly crunchy texture due to the coconut and jaggery.

Yes, Modak is a sweet dish or dessert, often served at the end of a meal, especially during festive occasions.

A typical homemade Modak can have anywhere between 150-200 calories depending on the size and ingredients used.

Yes, you can prepare Modak at home. It requires basic ingredients like flour, coconut, jaggery and ghee, and some practice in shaping the dumplings.

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Modak is believed to originate from the Indian subcontinent, specifically the state of Maharashtra.

Yes, Modak is a vegetarian sweet dish. It does not contain any meat or egg products.

Modak is made by preparing a sweet filling, making dough for the wrapper, shaping them into dumplings with the help of moulds or hands, and finally steaming or frying them.

Yes, there are many different varieties of Modak such as fried Modak, chocolate Modak and dry fruit Modak.

Traditional Modak made with rice flour is gluten-free. However, if it is made with wheat flour, it contains gluten.

Modak is considered the favorite food of Lord Ganesha in Hindu mythology. It is hence traditionally prepared and offered during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Yes, you can store Modak in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. For longer storage, keep it in the refrigerator.

Modak itself is a popular dish. However, during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, different variations of Modak like Fried Modak, Chocolate Modak, Mawa Modak, etc. are made.