Step 1
First, wash the dates thoroughly and dry them completely. Then, blend/mash them in a mixer.
Step 2
Chop all the dry fruits into medium-sized pieces.
Step 3
Place a pan on the stove, heat ghee, and sauté all the chopped dry fruits properly.
Step 4
Next, sauté the mashed dates in ghee as well. Allow both to cool down.
Step 5
In a separate dry pan, lightly toast the desiccated coconut.
Step 6
Combine the mashed dates, chopped dry fruits, toasted coconut, and cardamom powder in a bowl, mixing thoroughly to form a smooth dough.
Step 7
Grease a modak mold with a little ghee, stuff it with the prepared mixture, and press to shape the modaks.
Step 8
Repeat the process for the remaining mixture.
Step 9
Your delicious and healthy Dates & Dry Fruit Modak are ready!