Not Vada Pav! Sachin Tendulkar Reveals His Favorite Ganeshotsav Sweet
Not Vada Pav! Sachin Tendulkar Reveals His Favorite Ganeshotsav Sweet
Mumbai: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, often linked with Mumbai’s Vada Pav, has revealed that his real favorite is the traditional Ukadiche Modak.
During Ganesh Chaturthi, Tendulkar and his family relish the soft, sweet dumplings made of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery. The dish, also considered Lord Ganesha’s favorite, is prepared in almost every Maharashtrian home during the festival.
Food lovers say the unique fragrance and flavor of freshly steamed modaks make them the highlight of Ganeshotsav. Tendulkar’s fondness for the dish connects him deeply with festive traditions and childhood memories.
How to Make Ukadiche Modak
Ingredients:
- Rice flour – 1 cup
- Grated coconut – 1 cup
- Jaggery – ¾ cup
- Ghee – 2 tsp
- Cardamom powder – ½ tsp
- Water – 1 cup
- A pinch of salt
Method:
- Stuffing: Heat ghee, add grated coconut and jaggery. Cook on low flame until mixed. Add cardamom powder. Let it cool.
- Dough: Boil water with salt and ghee. Add rice flour, mix well, and steam for a few minutes. Knead into a smooth dough while warm.
- Shaping: Make small balls, flatten, and fill with coconut-jaggery stuffing. Shape into dumplings by hand or with a mould.
- Steaming: Place on a greased banana leaf or cloth and steam for 10–12 minutes.
Tips:
- Knead the dough while warm.
- Keep dough covered with a damp cloth to avoid drying.
- Do not overcook jaggery; it will harden.
