firstly, to prepare modak shape, pinch a ball sized dough and with the help of both thumbs start pressing the edges and create a dent in the centre.
now place a ball sized coconut stuffing in the centre.
bring the edges together and seal by pressing.
now prepare the modak shaped kolukattai.
to prepare half-moon shaped, place a ball sized dough on the greased banana leaf.
press as this as possible.
now place the coconut stuffing and fold half.
seal the sides and half-moon shaped kolukattai is ready to steam.
to prepare round ball-shaped, take ball sized rice flour dough and flatten on the palm.
place the coconut stuffing and roll into a round ball. ready to steam.
to prepare star and flower-shaped modak, cut using a cookie maker.
place the modak in steamer leaving gaps in between.
cover and steam the modak for 10 minutes or till the shiny texture appears on them.
finally, offer kozukkattai to lord ganesha and celebrate ganesh chathurthi.