Steamed Modak For This Ganesh Chaturthi on #sehatkirasoi

Etymologically “Mod” means happiness and ‘ak’ means a small part. Hence ‘Modak’ is like a small portion of happiness that one can derive through this sweet.

It is called modak in Marathi,Konkani and in Gujarati language..modhaka or kadubu in Kannada. ..modhakam or kozhakkattai in Tamil and kudumu in Telugu. The steamed version is called ‘Ukdiche Modak’ and is eaten hot with with ghee & is even found in Japan where it is called ‘Kangidan’ and is offered to God ‘Kangiten’. During Ganesh Puja 21 Modaks are offered to Lord Ganesha. Hence Ganesha is called ‘ Modakpriya’.

This Ganesh Chaturthi, Sehat Ki Rasoi is in a celebration mood, with its festive recipes of “Modak” cooked by youtuber and blogger Hemlata Srivastava and ‘Rajgire Ki Kadhi’ made from superfood Amaranth flour by Shachi Jain.

Amaranth or Rajgira or Ramdana is indeed a wonder grain, packed with nutrition.

Amaranth Is Gluten-Free.It Has More Protein Than Other Grains. Amaranth Provides Essential Lysine. It helps With Hair Loss And Greying. Lowers Cholesterol And Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease.It’s High In Calcium.

This wonder grain can be eaten in a variety of ways like Rajgira Laddoo, Rajgira Halwa, Rajgira roti or paratha mixed with other flour, Rajgira mixed with daal etc. The Rajgira Kadhi is a traditional Rajasthani dish which can be eaten during fasting. It is healthy and highly nutritious and energy giving.

Watch these two delicious , healthy recipes of India, particularly for the festival Ganesh Chaturthi with Geetika Ganju Dhar, on Sept 13, 1:28 pm on News24 Channel and 2:28 pm on E24 Channel.