Ragi Modak

For Filling

In a pan heat 1/2 tsp coconut oil, 1/3 cup grated fresh coconut, 1/2 tbsp jaggery powder, 2 tbsp chopped dates,1 tbsp almond powder and 1/2 tsp green elaichi powder.

Mix all ingredients well till jaggery melts.

For Modak

In a kadai boil water as required and add 1/8 tsp salt, 1/2 cup ragi flour and mix well

Turn off the heat and knead a soft dough with 1/8 tsp coconut oil,.

Allow it to cool, take a small portion, round it into a ball and press it from sides.

Prepare the rest, transfer the modak to the steamer.

Allow it to steam for 15 min.

Delicious modak is ready to serve.