ALMOND & MATCHA MODAK
Surabhi Sehgal
An unconventional Modak made with Almonds and Matcha. Vegan, Glutenfree, fudgy and delicious.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian Cuisine, Maharashtran Cuisine
- 250 gms Almonds
- 200 gms Sugar
- 2 tbsp Matcha Powder (I used brand Cosmix)
- 1 tbsp Rose Water
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil cold pressed
- 2 tbsp Water
Soak the Almonds in hot water for a couple hours
Deskin the Almonds, transfer to a blender along with 2 tbsp water and pulse to a coarse sand like consistency
Add Coconut Oil to a pan, once warm add the Almond paste
Sautee for 3-5 few minutes on a low flame
Now add Sugar
Continue to stir until the paste thickens
Add Rose Water and keep stirring
Take a small portion of the paste and roll it. If it rolls into a smooth ball, your Badam Katli is ready, if not then stir for few more minutes
Transfer to a plate and let the mixture cool.Now add the Matcha and mix well
Make small balls. Add the ball to a Modak mould and shape into a Modak.
Top with Rose petals and silver leaf
Serve and Enjoy
Keyword Almond and Matcha Modak, Vegan Modak