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No-Cook Coconut Gulkand Modak

Posted by Sandhya on

No cooking skills required for these truly ambrosial modak that are ready in minutes! All you need is just 5 ingredients. I used the mold that makes 5 at a time!

5 ingredients easy Indian dessert modak recipe with gulkand centers and rose scented coconut covers
No- Cook Coconut Gulkand Modak

With the holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi tomorrow, these quick, no cook modak will be super easy to make on a weekday too.

 

The word modak, as I understand it, is supposed to have originated from two Sanskrit words and together it means ‘little bites of pure bliss’. The shape of the modak also resembles a coconut or a namaskar with joined palms, both deep rooted symbols in Hinduism. Modak are offered to Lord Ganesha on holy days and then shared amongst family and friends.

With a multitude of modak being made and distributed, I like to create new varieties of the modak. Indfused’s recipes for the 6 minute Pedha Modak, the Guava Modak with Pistachio centers, and the White Chcoolate dipped Panchakhadya modak have been appreciated so much, that I was encouraged to try this No-Cook Coconut and Gulkand Modak.

These modak are just divine! The ‘stuffing’ is the ambrosial gulkand, a rose petal jam that is fragrant and delicious with ayurvedic qualities to boot. One bite of this pure bliss and you will know what I mean!

And they are so super easy to make. Check out this pictorial showing the step by step!

5 ingredient, easy Indian dessert #modak recipe with gulkand centers and rose scented coconut covers
Easy pictorial to make the No- Cook Coconut Gulkand Modak
5 ingredients easy Indian dessert modak recipe with gulkand centers and rose scented coconut covers
No- Cook Coconut Gulkand Modak

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No-Cook Coconut Gulkand Modak

  • Servings: 21
  • Difficulty: super easy
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Ingredients-

For the cover-

  • 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened dry coconut. Ground extra fine and then measured.
  • 2 tablespoon fat free, sweetened condensed milk
  • 3~4 drops of rose essence
  • 2 drops of red color (optional)

For the filling-

  • 4 tablespoons gulkand (rose petal jam)
  • 2 tablespoon almond powder

To make the No –Cook Coconut Gulkand Modak-

  1. Simply combine the shredded coconut, condensed milk and rose essence and knead to make a dough. If using color, add to create a marbled effect. I divided the dough in ½ and added color to one part of it.
  2. Combine the ingredients for the filling.
  3. Make the modak in the mold as shown in the step by step pictorial above or make them by hand, creating an outer shell and stuffing it with the gulkand mixture.
  4. These can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 to 3 days.

Enjoy!

Love,

❤

Sandhya

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49 Comments Add yours

  1. Archana says:
    August 24, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    mastach Sandhya!!

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 8:48 am

      Thanks Archana! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you!

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  2. apuginthekitchen says:
    August 24, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    Wow those really are beautiful Sandhya, have a very happy holiday and enjoy those beautiful treats.

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Thanks so much Suzanne. I am glad I have the smaller molds for these as I eat them all 🙂

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  3. Tasty Eats Ronit Penso says:
    August 24, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    These truly look like “little bites of pure bliss”! Love the filling of rose petals jam. Great combination with the coconut. 🙂

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Thanks so much Ronit! Luckily I have the small molds for these because I eat them all. I love the coconut and rose petal jam combination too 🙂

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  4. Loretta says:
    August 24, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Gorgeous Sandhya, those flavors are calling out to me. Love the colors too. Enjoy this special holiday and all the treats. Wish I were closer 😀

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 8:35 am

      Thanks so much Loretta. These modak are delicious. I make small amounts because I know I will devour all of them.
      I showed your Switzerland photos to my husband too. What an amazing trip you had with your family.

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  5. Ruchisvegkitchen says:
    August 24, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    Little Modaks looks so cute… Happy Ganesh Chaturthi dear

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Thanks so much Ruchi. Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you and Micchami Dukkadum.

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      1. Ruchisvegkitchen says:
        August 25, 2017 at 11:58 am

        MICHHAMI DUKKADAM Dear

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      2. Sandhya says:
        August 25, 2017 at 2:59 pm

        Thanks Ruchi!

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  6. LB says:
    August 24, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    Those are so cute!!!

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 8:24 am

      Thanks so much!

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  7. Anuradha Mukherjee says:
    August 25, 2017 at 1:27 am

    Amazing

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 8:17 am

      Thanks so much Anuradha!

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      1. Anuradha Mukherjee says:
        August 25, 2017 at 8:44 am

        My pleasure.

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  8. mistimaan says:
    August 25, 2017 at 12:12 pm

    Loved your recipe Sandhya….Happy Ganesh Chaturthi 🙂

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 25, 2017 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks so much! Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to you too!

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  9. Anshu Agarwal says:
    August 25, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    What a lovely Idea…Loved it..Awesome picture !!

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 29, 2017 at 9:05 am

      Thanks so much Anshu! They are easy to make and taste awesome.

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      1. Anshu Agarwal says:
        August 29, 2017 at 1:00 pm

        Yes they are really very easy…Loved it !!

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  10. Antonia says:
    August 26, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Beautiful recipe Sandhya! I hope you’re doing well!

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 29, 2017 at 8:57 am

      So nice to hear from you Antonia! summer flew by, didn’t it? Hope you had a lot of fun with your kiddos!
      Thanks dear friend for the compliment. I am doing well.

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      1. Antonia says:
        August 30, 2017 at 12:26 pm

        Yes, too fast! Thank you Sandhya! I can’t believe we are already consumed with activities and school! I am glad you are doing well! Have a wonderful long weekend! 😀

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      2. Sandhya says:
        August 31, 2017 at 7:51 am

        Wishing you a fun filled labor day weekend as well, Antonia!

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      3. Antonia says:
        August 31, 2017 at 8:35 am

        Thanks Sandhya!

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  11. Purnima says:
    August 26, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Really very nice especially for people who are not expert in cooking 😊

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 29, 2017 at 8:55 am

      Thank you Purnima. And it tastes so good too! I could not wait until I finsihed photographing them and start eating 🙂

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  12. k'skitchenchronicles says:
    August 26, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Incredible…what a beautifully designed recipe ❤❤❤

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 29, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Thanks so much! I truly appreciate you saying that! ❤

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  13. healthylifestyle and cool ideas says:
    August 28, 2017 at 1:23 am

    Beautiful recipe , I liked it.

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 29, 2017 at 8:50 am

      Thanks so much!

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      Reply
  14. Shree says:
    August 28, 2017 at 7:33 am

    Wonderful n easy recipe! where can I buy the multi modak mold?

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 29, 2017 at 8:49 am

      Thanks so much Shree. I had got the mold from Tulsi baug Pune. But I have provided a link in the post to get it from Amazon.

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  15. dimplescookbook says:
    August 29, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    These modaks looks so cute. Great Idea.

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    1. Sandhya says:
      August 30, 2017 at 8:33 am

      Thanks so much Dimple! They are super easy and taste awesome!

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  16. Megala says:
    September 7, 2017 at 5:40 am

    Great idea to use gulkand as filling, like to try this!!

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    1. Sandhya says:
      September 10, 2017 at 11:53 pm

      Thanks Megala. Do try them. they are super yummy!

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    2. Sandhya says:
      September 10, 2017 at 11:53 pm

      Thanks so much Megala ❤

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  17. flavours2017 says:
    September 7, 2017 at 12:34 pm

    Lovely

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    1. Sandhya says:
      September 10, 2017 at 11:52 pm

      Thanks so much!

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  18. Indah Susanti says:
    September 7, 2017 at 2:45 pm

    Your pictures make me hungry.. lol Thank you for sharing your recipe with us!!

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    1. Sandhya says:
      September 10, 2017 at 11:51 pm

      Thanks Indah!

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  19. pearlsbunch says:
    September 13, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Yummm. ….

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    1. Sandhya says:
      September 14, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks Ritu!

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      Reply
  20. Bhavana says:
    September 18, 2017 at 10:42 pm

    This looks so temting😋😋 Can’t wait to try. So glad I stumbled across your blog.

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    1. Sandhya says:
      September 19, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      Thanks Bhavana. These are super easy and super yummy. Do let me know how you liked them.

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      1. Bhavana says:
        September 22, 2017 at 10:44 pm

        Sure Sandhya😊

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