Til Modak Recipe | Easy Til Modak with Jaggery and Sesame Seeds | 3-Ingredient Til Modak | Traditional Ganesh Chaturthi Til Modak
Til Modak is a traditional festive delight prepared with just three wholesome ingredients—nutty sesame seeds, earthy jaggery, and a touch of ghee. This classic sweet is especially made during Ganesh Chaturthi, symbolizing devotion, simplicity, and purity. The roasted sesame seeds lend a delightful crunch, while jaggery provides natural sweetness and energy, making it not only festive but also a nourishing treat. With no refined sugar, Til Modak is both guilt-free and packed with nutrients like iron, calcium, and good fats. Perfect for offerings, celebrations, or as a wholesome snack, this recipe reflects the beauty of Indian cooking—simple, vegetarian, and deliciou
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Soaking Time
Nil
Cooking Time
10 minutes
Makes
Nil
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup Sesame seeds
- ½ tablespoon Ghee
- 3 tbsp Jaggery (Gur)
METHOD
- In a pan dry roast Sesame seeds until fragrant
- Once done, remove and let it cool down.
- Blend into a coarse powder and set aside.
- In a different pan melt Ghee and add Jaggery in it.
- Let the Jaggery melt and add in the powdered Sesame seeds.
- Cook for a minute and transfer to a plate to cool down a bit.
- If needed, you can add some water or milk for binding.
- Grease Modak moulds with some Ghee and fill the cavities with the mixture
- Let it set for 5 minutes and then demould the Modaks.
- They are ready to serve, store in an air tight container and enjoy.
