Baked Kadubu and Modak

Here's a healthier version of the traditional classic - Karigadubu or Kadubu.

Karigadubu is popularly called as Kadubu/ karanji/ kajrikayi in different parts of India. It is a deep-fried dumpling that is stuffed with desiccated coconut, jaggery and dried fruits.

Modak is a form of Kadubu but shaped differently. This particular delicacy is made especially for Ganesh Chaturthi, a festival celebrated in the glory of the elephant god, Ganesha!

This recipe is a labor of love. It took me multiple tries to get the kadubu look and taste like the deep-fried ones. Special thanks to my mom and my friend for their wonderful tips that helped me get the right texture and flavor.

Follow this video to see how I made the kadubu and modak!

BAKED KADUBU AND MODAK

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• Rava/ Cream of wheat - 1/4 cup

• Almond flour - 1/8th cup

• Ghee - 2-3 tbsp

• Water - as needed

• Milk - 1tbsp for basting

For the stuffing:

• Desiccated Coconut - 2-3 tbsp

• Sugar - 3tbsp

• Cashews & Raisins - 1tbsp each

• Cardamom powder - 1/8th tsp

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 F.

• To make the dough: Combine the first 3 ingredients and slowly add water to form a dough. Knead well. Cover with a wet paper towel and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.

• To make the stuffing: Mix all the ingredients listed under stuffing together.

• Knead the rested dough again and make small balls with it.

• Roll the balls into discs and add stuffing in the middle and fold like an empanada or modak (Watch the video for how to)

• Brush some ghee and milk on the kadubus and modak and bake at 400 F for 20 minutes, flipping it half way through.

• Remove from oven and cool completely.

• Store in air tight container and consume it within 3 days.

PRAJ's TIPS:

• If you want to avoid using sugar for the stuffing, you can use this date and dried fruit mixture instead.

• Do not skip brushing the kadubu with the milk and ghee. This step is very important.

Wishing all my readers a very happy Ganesh Chaturthi!

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