Easy Pineapple Modak Recipe,Ganesh Chaturthi(Updated)

Easy Pineapple Modak Recipe, Ganesh Chaturthi

Modak is an Indian sweet dumpling, a favorite sweet or mithai of Lord Ganesha, and made specially during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India. Traditionally, people used to make Udyachi Modak which is a bit different from the other modak recipe- where the outer layer is of rice flour and the inner stuffing of coconut and jaggery. Later, over the years, people experimented and made different versions like Khoya, chocolate, Boondi, and Motichoor modaks.

Modak is available in the market in many flavors like Rasmalai, Nutella, Red velvet, Blueberry, and Raspberry. I wanted to try something unique with a new flavor. I thought of trying a modak with Pineapple and coconut, so this recipe for Pineapple modak came up.

I am sharing an instant pineapple Modak recipe, where pineapple crush and desiccated coconut are the primary ingredients of this recipe. To make this pineapple modak base more delicious and creamy, in taste, milk powder, and cashew nut powder are added. And the stuffing is prepared with dry fruits and a little pineapple crush for extra flavor.

This pineapple modak recipe is an easy and quick recipe made in 10 minutes with a few ingredients readily available at home. You can shape them either using a mold or with your hand. I have used the mold, readily available in the market in different sizes. Mould makes the work easy and gives a good finish.

I have added fresh cream to the pineapple modak recipe, and the shelf life of this sweet dish is 2 to 3 days left at room temperature, and in the fridge can last for a week. You can skip the cream in this recipe, but trust me, the fresh cream plays a primary role in making them soft, creamy, and rich in taste.

This pineapple modak recipe is versatile, and various variations can be done, depending on your creativity; replace the pineapple crush with the crush of your choice – strawberry, kiwi, paan, or even thandai readily available in the market. You can call this Pineapple Modak, – Pina Colada Modak, or Pineapple Coconut Modak.

Please try this delicious pineapple modak and include them in Lord Ganesha’s Prasad Thal. Many easy and quick mithai recipes are shared on the website, especially for the Indian festival vibes; please visit and prepare them at home.

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Easy Pineapple Modak Recipe,Ganesh Chaturthi(Updated)

Modak is an Indian sweet dumpling, a favorite sweet or mithai of Lord Ganesha, and made specially during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India. Traditionally, people used to make Udyachi Modak which is a bit different from the other modak recipe- where the outer layer is of rice flour and the inner stuffing of coconut and jaggery. Later, over the years, people experimented and made different versions like Khoya, chocolate, Boondi, and Motichoor modaks.

Modak is available in the market in many flavors like Rasmalai, Nutella, Red velvet, Blueberry, and Raspberry. I wanted to try something unique with a new flavor. I thought of trying a modak with Pineapple and coconut, so this recipe for Pineapple modak came up.

I am sharing an instant pineapple Modak recipe, where pineapple crush and desiccated coconut are the primary ingredients of this recipe. To make this pineapple modak base more delicious and creamy, in taste, milk powder, and cashew nut powder are added. And the stuffing is prepared with dry fruits and a little pineapple crush for extra flavor.

This pineapple modak recipe is an easy and quick recipe made in 10 minutes with a few ingredients readily available at home. You can shape them either using a mold or with your hand. I have used the mold, readily available in the market in different sizes. Mould makes the work easy and gives a good finish.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: how to make pineapple modak recipe, modak, pina colada modak recipe, pineapple coconut modak, pineapple modak recipe, recipe of pineapple modak, recipe of pineapple modak in Hindi

Servings: 13 modak

Ingredients

Modak Base Preparation

• ½ cup Desiccated coconut
• 4 tbsp Milk Powder
• 2 tbsp Fresh cream
• 3 tbsp Pineapple crush
• 2 tbsp Cashew nut powder
• ½ tsp Pineapple essence 
• few drops Yellow color 

Modak Stuffing

• 2 tbsp Cashew nuts finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Pistachios finely chopped
• 2 tbsp Almonds finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Cashew nut powder
• 1 tsp Pineapple crush 
• 1 tbsp Modak prepared mixture

Instructions

• In a pan, add ½ cup of desiccated coconut and on a very low flame roast for 3 to 4 minutes. Tip*- The color of the coconut should not change.
• Switch off the gas flame. Add 4 tbsp milk powder, 2 tbsp cashew nut powder, 2 tbsp fresh cream, 3 tbsp pineapple crush, ½ tsp pineapple essence, and a few drops of yellow color.
• Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
• Now switch on the gas flame. Cook on a low flame until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. It will take 2 to 3 minutes.
• Keep aside 1 tbsp of the mixture for stuffing.
• Transfer the mixture to the plate and allow it to cool.
• For the stuffing – take 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts, 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, 2 tbsp chopped almonds, 1 tbsp cashew nut powder, 1 tsp pineapple crush, and 1 tbsp modak mixture in a mixing bowl. Mix all the ingredients well.
• With a greased hand form a roll.
• Take a little mixture in your hand and roll it into small balls.
• Now take a little of the prepared coconut base mixture and roll it in a cylindrical shape.
• Take a modak mold and hold the open side of the mold upwards. Ensure the mold is closed with a pin or hold it tight so it does not open.
• Place the rolled coconut mixture in the mold and spread it evenly across the mold with your finger.
• Place the dry fruit ball (stuffing) in the center of the mold.
• Close the ends with the coconut base mixture.
• Open the modak mold.
• Gently remove the modak from the mold.
• Serve this delicious pineapple modak to Bappa.

Notes

1. While roasting ensure the color of the coconut does not change.
2. This is a versatile recipe you can add any crush of your choice for eg strawberry, Kiwi, or paan crush, and accordingly, the essence can be added 

How to make Pineapple Modak at home Step by Step Photos

1. In a pan, add ½ cup desiccated coconut and on a very low flame roast for 3 to 4 minutes. Tip* – The color of the coconut should not change.
   
2. Switch off the gas flame. Add 4 tbsp milk powder, 2 tbsp cashewnut powder, 2 tbsp fresh cream, 3 tbsp pineapple crush, ½ tsp pineapple essence, and few drops of yellow color.
   
3. Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
   
4. Now switch ON the gas flame. Cook on a low flame until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan. It will take 2 to 3 minutes.
   
5. Keep aside 1 tbsp of the mixture for stuffing.
   
6. Transfer the mixture to the plate and allow it to cool.
   
7. For the stuffing – take 2 tbsp chopped cashew nuts, 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, 2 tbsp chopped almonds, 1 tbsp cashew nut powder, 1 tsp pineapple crush, and 1 tbsp modak mixture in a mixing bowl. Mix all the ingredients well.
   
8. With a greased hand form a roll.
   
9. Take a little mixture in your hand and roll it into small balls.
   
10. Now take a little of the prepared coconut base mixture and roll it in a cylindrical shape.
    
11. Take a modak mold and hold the open side of the mold upwards. Ensure the mold is closed with a pin or hold it tight so it does not open.
    
12. Place the rolled coconut mixture in the mold and spread it evenly across the mold with your finger.
    
13. Place the dry fruits ball (stuffing) in the center of the mold.
    
14. Close the ends with the cocount base mixture.
    
15. Open the mold.
    
16. Gently remove the modak from the mold.
    
17. Serve this delicious pineapple modak to Bappa.
    

Notes

1. While roasting ensure the color of the coconut does not change.
2. This is a versatile recipe you can add any crush of your choice for eg strawberry, Kiwi, or paan crush, and accordingly, the essence can be added 

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Conclusion

In this Pineapple Modak Recipe, we have shared how to make modak where pineapple crush and desiccated coconut are the primary ingredients of this recipe. To make this pineapple modak base more delicious and creamy, in taste, milk powder, and cashew nut powder are added. And the stuffing is prepared with dry fruits and a little pineapple crush for extra flavor. This pineapple modak recipe is an easy and quick recipe made in 10 minutes with a few ingredients readily available at home. You can make this modak with essence instead of crush, only add sugar as pineapple crush is a sweet syrup. This is a versatile recipe you can add any crush and essence of your choice. If you like this recipe, please comment and rank us for this recipe. Your suggestion and comments are always welcome and are like a treasure to improve every time.