Besan Modak | Ganesh Chaturthi | Modak Recipe

Last Updated: August 25, 2025

Festival Special, Modak

It is a rich and festive sweet option that brings both taste and tradition to your celebrations. This easy and quick recipe is prepared by roasting besan and shaping it into delightful modaks. These modaks are usually offered as prasad but taste exceptionally great when enjoyed as a sweet treat with family. Don’t forget to garnish them with pistachios for a festive and mouth-watering moment.

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1 Besan Modak Video Recipe

2 How To Make Besan Modak With Step By Step Photo

3 Recipe Card For Besan Modak Recipe

4 Ingredients

5 Notes

Besan Modak | Ganesh Chaturthi | Modak Recipe – Easy Bhog/Prasad Recipe with step-by-step photo and video instructions. These besan-based sweets are very popular in India and are often prepared during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, but with a unique modak shape and rich flavor. This is another simple way of using besan to make a quick and delicious sweet recipe, because besan modaks are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly tempting.

I always like to add my personal touch to every sweet dish, sometimes by experimenting with different ingredients or flavors. Presentation is equally important, so I make sure every sweet looks as delightful as it tastes. I often prepare different besan-based recipes like ladoos or halwa, but my recent favorite has been these besan modaks. Many people are used to traditional besan ladoos, so this recipe is certainly a refreshing change and a unique way of presenting a classic sweet. One of the best things about this recipe is that it comes together quickly without requiring any fancy ingredients. Just roast the besan perfectly, mix in sugar and milk, and shape them into beautiful modaks using a mould.

Besan Modak Video Recipe

Moreover, I will share some easy and important tips and tricks while preparing besan modak at home. Firstly, in this post, I have shaped them using a traditional modak mould, but if you don’t have one, you can simply shape them into ladoos with your hands. Secondly, don’t forget to place a pistachio or cashew in the center of each modak to make it look appealing and give a delightful crunch. Thirdly, always roast the besan on the right flame—first on high to get it started and then on low-medium—so that it gets a nice aroma without burning. Lastly, these modaks can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or in the refrigerator for 2–3 days. Just let them come to room temperature before serving for the best taste.

Furthermore, I recommend you check my other bhog/prasad recipes with this post of suji balls recipe. It includes recipes like besan chilla, mango popsicles, and mango ice cream. In addition, do visit my other related recipes like,

How To Make Besan Modak With Step By Step Photo

Firstly, heat ½ cup desi ghee in a pan. Add 1 cup besan and mix well.

2. Keeping the flame at high stir continuously to avoid burning.

3. Since the color is slightly changed, turn the flame to low-medium.

4. Roast it well, as a nice aroma comes out.

5. Oil releases, and the besan is perfectly roasted. Turn the flame to low.

6. Add ½ cup sugar and mix well until it is completely dissolved.

7. Add 1 cup of milk and mix thoroughly. Mash them properly to make it lump-free.

8. Add ½ tsp cardamom powder and give it a good mix.

9. Turn off the flame. Transfer it to a plate and let it cool completely.

10. Take the modak mould and add pistachios on both sides.

11. Take a small portion of the mixture and press it gently to shape it. Similarly, prepare the other ones.

12. Finally, enjoy delicious besan modaks.

Recipe Card For Besan Modak Recipe

Besan Modak | Ganesh Chaturthi | Modak Recipe

Yum Spoonfuls

Rich, nutty, and melt-in-the-mouth — these Besan Modaks bring a festive touch of tradition with every sweet bite!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Dessert

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4

Ingredients

½ cup desi ghee
1 cup besan
½ cup sugar
1 cup milk
½ tsp cardamom powder
10 pistachios

Instructions

Firstly, heat ½ cup desi ghee in a pan. Add 1 cup besan and mix well.
Keeping the flame at high stir continuously to avoid burning.
Since the color is slightly changed, turn the flame to low-medium.
Roast it well, as a nice aroma comes out.
Oil releases, and the besan is perfectly roasted. Turn the flame to low.
Add ½ cup sugar and mix well until it is completely dissolved.
Add 1 cup of milk and mix thoroughly. Mash them properly to make it lump-free.
Add ½ tsp cardamom powder and give it a good mix.
Turn off the flame. Transfer it to a plate and let it cool completely.
Take the modak mould and add pistachios on both sides.
Take a small portion of the mixture and press it gently to shape it. Similarly, prepare the other ones.
Finally, enjoy delicious besan modaks.

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Notes

Firstly, roasting the besan properly is the most important step—this brings out the nutty aroma and ensures the modaks taste delicious.
Also, you can add a few teaspoons of ghee along with oil while roasting to enhance the richness and flavor.
Furthermore, stuffing each modak with dry fruits like pistachios, cashews, or almonds will make them more festive and appealing.
Finally, if you don’t have a modak mould, you can shape them into small ladoos with your hands, and they will taste just as amazing.

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