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£45.00
Ukadiche Modak — the sacred steamed sweet of Maharashtra, handcrafted fresh with no preservatives. Delicate rice flour shells filled with a fragrant mixture of fresh coconut and melted jaggery, perfumed with cardamom and finished with a strand of pure saffron.
- ✅ Fresh & handmade to order
- ✅ No preservatives
- ✅ Traditional Maharashtrian recipe
- ✅ Steamed — not fried
From 30 pieces — £45
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Description
What is Ukadiche Modak?
Ukadiche Modak (उकडीचे मोदक) is one of India’s most revered traditional sweets — a steamed dumpling crafted from rice flour, filled with a divine mixture of freshly grated coconut and dark jaggery, delicately spiced with cardamom. “Ukad” means “steamed” in Marathi, distinguishing this purist form from fried varieties. The soft, pleated rice shell gives way to a melt-in-the-mouth filling that is warmly aromatic and naturally sweet.
History & Significance
Modak holds deep cultural and religious significance across Maharashtra and much of India. According to Hindu tradition, Modak is the favourite sweet of Lord Ganesha — the elephant-headed deity of beginnings, wisdom and prosperity. During Ganesh Chaturthi, the ten-day festival celebrated each August–September, thousands of Modak are offered to Ganesha idols and shared among families and communities.
References to Modak appear in ancient texts including the Mudgala Purana, where it is described as the source of all happiness (the word “Modak” itself derives from the Sanskrit root “moda,” meaning joy or bliss). For centuries, Maharashtrian households have passed down the art of shaping these elegant 21-pleated dumplings, each pinched by hand into a distinctive conical tip.
At Sukhadi Kitchen, we honour that tradition — every Modak is shaped by hand using a time-honoured recipe, made fresh to order with no shortcuts and no preservatives.
Ingredients
Rice flour (outer shell), water, freshly grated coconut, dark jaggery (unrefined cane sugar), green cardamom, cashew nuts (filling), saffron (garnish), ghee (clarified butter).
Allergen information: Contains: Milk (ghee), Tree Nuts (cashew). Made in a kitchen that handles nuts and other allergens. For allergen queries, please contact us before ordering.
Nutritional Information
Typical values per 100g (approximate — each Modak weighs approximately 40–45g):
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per piece (approx. 43g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 870 kJ / 207 kcal | 374 kJ / 89 kcal |
| Fat | 7.0g | 3.0g |
| — of which saturates | 5.5g | 2.4g |
| Carbohydrate | 33g | 14g |
| — of which sugars | 16g | 7g |
| Fibre | 2.0g | 0.9g |
| Protein | 2.5g | 1.1g |
| Salt | 0.01g | 0.01g |
Nutritional values are estimates and may vary. Calculated from standard ingredient data.
Ordering & Shelf Life
Ukadiche Modak are made fresh to order. As they contain no preservatives, we recommend consuming within 2 days of delivery and storing in a cool, dry place. Suitable for refrigeration — consume within 4 days if refrigerated. Not suitable for freezing.
Minimum order: 30 pieces — £45. Larger quantities available — please contact us for pricing on 50, 100 or 200+ pieces for events, weddings and celebrations.
Additional information
| Pack Size | 30 pieces (£45), 50 pieces (contact us), 100 pieces (contact us) |
|---|---|
| Storage | Keep cool, consume within 2 days |
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