Malai Modak: 8-Min Recipe

Malai tastes good in anything, including modaks. Happy Ganesh Puja!

Ingredients, continued

• 2 cups grated paneer
• ½ cup + 2 tbsp condensed milk

Method

• In a microwave-safe glass bowl, add the grated paneer and condensed milk.
  Mix well so that paneer absorbs the milk evenly.

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• Microwave in the oven for 5 minutes.
  Stir twice in between to avoid lumps and ensure even cooking.

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• Allow it to cool slightly (warm to touch but not completely cold).
  This helps in shaping easily without it sticking too much.

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• While the mixture is still warm, shape into modaks.
• You can use: Hand mould (greased with a little ghee) for a traditional touch.
  Or use a modak mould for neat, festive shapes.

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• Allow them to come to room temperature.
• Or refrigerate.

Tips
Use fresh paneer -- homemade is best or good quality packaged paneer.
Don't overcook, or the mixture may turn chewy.
Recipe kind courtesy Godrej Appliances.