in a large kadai take half cup of jaggery.

to that add grated fresh / desiccated coconut. fresh coconut taste great.

saute on medium flame till the jaggery melts.

continue to saute till the jaggery dried a little.

now add dry roasted sesame seeds and poppy seeds.

also add chopped dry fruits and cardamom powder

mix well and allow to cool to temperature. meanwhile prepare the dough.

in a large kadai / vessel add 1 cup water.

to that add ghee and salt to taste.

get the water to boil.

once the water starts to rolling boil, switch off the flame and add rice flour.

mix well making sure rice flour gets cover with water uniformly.

now cover and keep aside for 3 minutes.

knead the dough adding ghee for atleast 5 minutes. be careful as the dough will be hot.

add water if required and knead till you get smooth dough. else when you prepare modak, it breaks.

now pinch a small lemon sized ball and flatten it.

with the help of both thumbs start pressing the edges and create a dent in centre.

slowly press from edges till it forms a cup.

now scoop 2 tsp of prepared coconut-jaggery stuffing.

start creating pleats with your index finger and thumb.

now get the pleats together to form a bundle.

close the top by pinching and making it pointed.

heat some water into a large pan and , place a box and then place a cloth to prevent from sticking.

now slowly place the modaks leaving gaps in between.

cover and steam the modak for 10 minutes or till the shiny texture appears on them.

offer the modak to lord ganesha before you have it.