Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are never complete without the traditional sweet delight modaks. While the classic ukadiche modak or fried modak requires hours of preparation with rice flour and jaggery-coconut filling, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar brings a fun twist with his easy-to-make, colorful modaks that are ready in just 10 to 15 minutes.
This year, you can surprise your family and Lord Ganesha with quick modak recipes in exotic flavors like red velvet modak chocolate modak and kesar pista modak. Using simple ingredients like digestive biscuits, desiccated coconut, condensed milk, cocoa powder, nuts, and saffron, Chef Ranveer Brar shows how to give the age-old festive sweet a modern makeover. Each variation comes with unique fillings like white chocolate tutti frutti roasted nuts and is garnished with coconut silver vark or saffron strands for that festive charm.
Whether you are short on time or want to try something unique, these modaks are perfect to add vibrant flavors and colors to your Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 celebrations. The best part? You can prepare 7–8 pieces in just a few minutes without any complicated cooking process.
Red Velvet Modak
- Made with biscuit-coconut base and beetroot juice for natural coloring.
- Filled with chopped white chocolate.
- Garnished with desiccated coconut for extra texture.
Chocolate Modak
- Prepared with cocoa powder and condensed milk for a rich chocolaty flavor.
- Stuffed with tutti frutti and milk powder mix.
- Garnished with melted white chocolate and cocoa dusting.
Kesar Pista Modak
- Enhanced with saffron water, almond powder, and cardamom.
- Stuffed with ghee-roasted pistachios, almonds, and cashews.
- Decorated with silver vark saffron strands and pistachio slivers.
Chef Ranveer Brar recommends greasing the modak mold with ghee for a smooth finish and toasting the nuts in ghee for a rich aroma. With these quick recipes, your festive thali will not only look stunning but also taste unforgettable.