Lauki Khoya Modak

This time tried something new again with natural ingredients and no colors or ghee added.  Addition of Lauki makes this modak less heavy compared to other Modak.  Instead of processed sugar I have added Kalpi / Khaadi Shakkar (Rock sugar) which was powder. 


Ingredients: 

(Please check the notes below to find the substitute for below mentioned ingredients

  • 1 cup of Grated Lauki
  • 2 cups of Milk
  • 1 cup minus 1.5 tablespoon of Kalpi / Khaadi Shakkar (Rock sugar) which was powder
  • ½ cup of unsweetened Khoya (You can substitute it with coconut as well or Cashew nut powder)
  • For flavors and garnish – Some rose petals and ½ teaspoon of elaichi powder 

 Method:

  • In a thick bottom pan boil the milk for 7 to 10 mins.  Once the milk is boiled add the Grated Lauki. Remove the skin of the Lauki and grate it
  • Cook the Lauki with the milk till it becomes soft and milk dries up.  Once done add khoya, sugar and elaichi powder.
  • Mix everything well and cook it till Lauki leaves the sides of the pan
  • Pour the mixture in a plate and give it a Modak Shape or you can use Modak Mould as well

NOTES:
  • Use of Kalpi / Khaadi Shakkar (Rock sugar) is a good replacement for the processed sugar and jaggery won’t go well with these Modak. You can also use normal white sugar)
  • You can substitute it khoya with coconut as well or Cashew nut powder)
  • Best part is this Modak don’t have any ghee or very light despite the milk and khoya because of Lauki
  • Do try and let me know

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