Chocolate Modak is a simple sweet made with khoya, cocoa powder, chocolate and sugar as main ingredients. It is mostly prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi festive as a special homemade sweet. It takes only few minutes to make but the taste comes very rich and satisfying. It is also a great option when you want something quick yet special at home for the festival.

The texture of the modak is soft and slightly fudgey inside which makes it very enjoyable to eat. You can also use the chocolate mixture as stuffing inside steamed rice flour covering if you prefer that. You can make as per your preference. Do try and enjoy this easy chocolate modak.

About Chocolate Modak

Chocolate Modak is an easy variation of traditional modak prepared during festive times. Instead of coconut jaggery filling, khoya is cooked with sugar and cocoa powder to create a chocolate mixture which is then shaped into modaks.

Milk chocolate added gives a rich chocolate flavour so do not miss it. When cooked in low flame the mixture becomes thick and starts leaving the sides of pan then shaped into small modak. You can add in chopped nuts for extra crunch.

The flavor is rich and chocolaty with mild creaminess from khoya. Cocoa powder gives deep color and slight bitterness which balances the sweetness. Little ghee is added for smooth texture and shine. Once cooled, the mixture becomes firm and easy to shape without breaking. It also holds the mould design well after cooling a bit.

You can press the mixture directly into modak mould or prepare rice flour dough and use chocolate khoya mixture as stuffing. This version is easy and quick to make, kids will love it as it tastes just like chocolate peda.

I usually prepare this fresh. It adds more variety to your festive sweets table. Using mould makes them look neat and festive. Do try this easy festive sweet and enjoy!

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• Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes
• Sundal Recipes
• Modak Recipes
• Mawa modak
• Rava modak

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Chocolate Modak Ingredients

• Khoya - I used khoya the base for this sweet. It gives creamy texture and richness, use fresh khoya for better result.
• Sugar - I added sugar for sweetness. You can adjust according to your taste preference.
• Cocoa powder - I used for chocolate flavour. It gives dark colour and slight bitterness which balance the sweetness nicely.
• Milk Chocolate - I added milk chocolate for extra richness and melt in the mouth texture. You can use chocolate chips also, it works same.
• Ghee - I added little ghee for smoothness and shine. It helps the mixture not stick too much to the pan.

How to make Chocolate Modak Step by Step

1.Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan, add 1 cup (200 grams) unsweetened khoya.

2.Stir for few minutes until it turn goey. Then add ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar.

3.Mix it well and stir continuously until sugar dissolves completely.

4.Add 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder.

5.Mix it until it is evenly blended.

6.Add 1 ½ tablespoon milk chocolate.

6.Keep stirring and cooking. Cook until it leaves the sides of the pan. Switch off and remove from flame.

7.Transfer to a plate and let it become warm.

8.Knead it once when it is warm.

9.Grease modak mould with ghee.

10.Pinch a small ball from the dough and add it to the modak mould.

11.Close and remove the extras. Fill the dough where there is gaps.

12.Gently open and remove.

13.Chocolate modak is ready!

14.Decorate with silver varak.

Enjoy it!

Expert Tips

• Cook in low flame - I usually keep flame low while cooking khoya mixture. High flame may burn it fast at the bottom and make it hard.
• Keep stirring - I stir well so that the mixture does not stick. Once it leaves the sides of the pan and comes together, switch off immediately.
• Cooling - The mixture will be very hot. I let it cool before shaping otherwise it may burn hands.
• Grease mould - I just apply ghee inside mould so modak comes out easily without sticking.
• Knead dough - For stuffed version, the dough should be smooth and soft. If cracks appears, sprinkle little warm water and knead again.

Serving and Storage

Serve Chocolate Modak as prasad during Ganesh Chaturthi or as festive sweet for family. It tastes good at room temperature itself. Store leftover in refrigerator in airtight box for up to 3 to 4 days. Before serving from fridge, keep outside for some time so it becomes soft again.

FAQS

1.Can I skip chocolate?

Yes you can skip chocolate if not available. But it gives more rich chocolate taste and flavour.

2.How can I make stuffed version?

Make the outer covering as mentioned here, add prepared chocolate stuffing and steam the modaks.

3.Why my mixture is very sticky, How long should I cook?

If the mixture is sticky, it may need little more cooking in low flame. Cook until it leaves the sides of pan properly.

4.Can I reduce sugar in this recipe?

Yes you can reduce sugar as milk chocolate also adds sweetness. Adjust based on your liking.

5.Can I prepare this in advance?

Yes you can prepare one or two days before and refrigerate. It stays good for few days when stored in fridge.

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Chocolate Modak Recipe

Chocolate Modak is a simple sweet made with khoya, cocoa powder, chocolate and sugar as main ingredients. It is mostly prepared during Ganesh Chaturthi festive as a special homemade sweet. It takes only few minutes to make but the taste comes very rich and satisfying. It is also a great option when you want something quick yet special at home for the festival.

Course Snack

Cuisine Indian

Keyword chocolate recipes, Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes, Modak recipes, recipes, sweet recipes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 small modaks

Calories 113kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened khoya
• ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 ½ tablespoon milk chocolate
• 1 teaspoon ghee

Instructions

• Heat 1 teaspoon ghee in a pan, add 1 cup (200 grams) unsweetened khoya.
• Stir for few minutes until it turn goey. Then add ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar.
• Mix it well and stir continuously until sugar dissolves completely.
• Add 1 ½ tablespoon cocoa powder.
• Mix it until it is evenly blended.
• Add 1 ½ tablespoon milk chocolate.
• Keep stirring and cooking. Cook until it leaves the sides of the pan. Switch off and remove from flame.
• Transfer to a plate and let it become warm.
• Knead it once when it is warm.
• Grease modak mould with ghee.
• Pinch a small ball from the dough and add it to the modak mould.
• Close and remove the extras. Fill the dough where there is gaps.
• Gently open and remove.
• Chocolate modak is ready!
• Decorate with silver varak.
• Enjoy it!

Video

Notes

• Cook in low flame - I usually keep flame low while cooking khoya mixture. High flame may burn it fast at the bottom and make it hard.
• Keep stirring - I stir well so that the mixture does not stick. Once it leaves the sides of the pan and comes together, switch off immediately.
• Cooling - The mixture will be very hot. I let it cool before shaping otherwise it may burn hands.
• Grease mould - I just apply ghee inside mould so modak comes out easily without sticking.
• Knead dough - For stuffed version, the dough should be smooth and soft. If cracks appears, sprinkle little warm water and knead again.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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Ellu Kozhukattai is a mild sweet dumpling made with rice flour outer covering and sesame jaggery filling with coconut and cardamom powder inside. Ellu Kozhukattai is made during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This easy ellu kozhukattai has a nutty taste from sesame seeds and sweetness from jaggery.

Ellu Kozhukattai is a sweet dumpling with sesame jaggery filling. Sesame modak is very tasty and enjoyable by all. This ellu kozhukattai also known as sesame modak is popular during Vinayagar Chaturthi festival, but they make a wonderful traditional sweet for any occasion or a tea time snack.

About Ellu Kozhukattai

'Ellu' in tamil means sesame seeds and 'Kozhukattai' means dumpling so it translates to sesame modak. Ellu Kozhakattai also known as Ellu Mothagam is similar to poorna kozhukattai with ellu(sesame filling).

Ellu kozhukattai or Sesame modak gives you a mixed taste of both the sweetness of jaggery and nutty flavour of sesame seeds and crunch from grated coconut. Try this Ellu kozhukattai recipe and enjoy the delicious combination of sesame and jaggery wrapped in soft rice flour dough.

I love ellu urundai amma makes, soft and flavourful, you can even make that as stuffing for this kozhukattai. But I usually make sesame kozhukattai this way as it gives a juicy and moist filling which tastes so delicious.

This ellu kozhukattai is simple, easy to make and tastes delicious. If you love the flavour of sesame seeds then this kozhukattai is just for you. Hope you enjoy making this recipe as much as I did sharing it here.

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• Ellu Sadam Recipe | Sesame Rice Recipe
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• Peanut Sesame Ladoo Recipe

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Ellu Kozhukattai Ingredients

• Idiyappam flour - Use homemade rice flour or store bought idiyappam flour.
• Jaggery - I used block jaggery crushed. You can use powdered jaggery too.
• Sesame seeds - I have used white sesame seeds but you can replace it with black sesame seeds too. If using black sesame seeds, rinse dry then roast it and proceed.
• Coconut - Using coconut gives a mild crunch and taste so do not skip it.
• Sesame oil - I used sesame oil while mixing the dough and also for greasing the fingers.
• Cardamom powder - It is used for flavouring the sesame jaggery filling.
• Salt - to taste
• Water - Water is boiled rigorously and used for making the dough.

How to make Ellu Kozhukattai Recipe Step by Step

Making sesame filling

1.To a sauce pan add ¾ cup jaggery along with ½ cup water.

2.Let it boil. Mix it well until jaggery dissolves.

3.No need to check for any consistency. Just let jaggery dissolve completely, switch off and set aside.

4.To a pan add ½ cup white sesame seeds.

5.Roast it until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

6.Cool down and add it to mixer jar. Add 3 tablespoon coconut to it.

7.Grind it coarsely and set aside.

8.To the pan strain the jaggery syrup and add it.

9.Add the sesame coconut mixture along with ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder.

10.Mix it well until it starts to thicken. Cook in low medium flame.

11.At one stage it will start to leave the sides of the pan, now switch off.

12.Transfer to a plate, let it become warm. Make small balls and set aside.

Preparing the outer dough

13.To a mixing bowl add ¾ cup idiyappam flour along with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and salt to taste. Mix this well first.

14.Boil water.

15.Add hot water little by little and start mixing.

16.Mix well and stop adding water until no dry flour is seen. Keep covered and set aside for few minutes until it is warm enough to handle.

17.Knead it well until the dough is smooth and without cracks.

18.Make lemon sized balls.

19.Take a ball, flatten it slightly so that the edges are thin and the center is thick.

20.Add the filling and start sealing.

21.Pull the edges to the center.

22.Make it smooth, shape it like a modak.

23.Grease the steamer plate with sesame oil or ghee.

24.Arrange the prepared modak on the steamer plate.

25.Add water to a steamer, let it boil.

26.Place the plate inside. Steam cook for 10-12 minutes or until the outer looks shiny and cooked.

27.Sesame modak is ready!

Enjoy it hot or warm!

Expert Tips

• Rice flour - Use good quality store bought rice flour(idiyappam flour) or homemade rice flour.
• Dough - Make the dough soft and pliable. Do not let the dough dry up. If it dries up, it will crack while shaping. So always keep covered with a slightly wet cloth to retain moisture.
• Outer Covering - Make thin outer layer so that the kozhukattai is soft and gets cooked easily.
• Sesame filling - Alternate to the method I have shared here, you can roast sesame seeds and grind it along with coconut, cardamom and jaggery. The filling is ready but this type of filling will be slightly dry.

Serving and Storage

Ellu Kozhukattai tastes great on its own, you can serve it along with savory kozhukattai or sundal. It tastes best when served hot or warm, however tastes good even after it cools down. Consume on the same day of making as the recipes contain coconut.

FAQS

1. Can I make Ellu Kozhukattai without coconut?

Yes. You can make the sesame-jaggery filling without coconut if you prefer. The flavour will be slightly different but still delicious.

2. Why is my kozhukattai outer layer becoming hard?

The rice flour dough may have become too dry, or the kozhukattai may have been steamed for too long. The dough should be smooth without any cracks and also steam it only till just done, do not overcook.

3. Can I prepare the Ellu Kozhukattai filling in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the sesame-jaggery filling ahead of time and store it in the fridge. Bring it to room temperature before shaping the kozhukattai.

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Ellu Kozhukattai Recipe | Sesame Modak Recipe

Ellu Kozhukattai is a mild sweet dumpling made with rice flour outer covering and sesame jaggery filling with coconut and cardamom powder inside. Ellu Kozhukattai is made during Ganesh Chaturthi festival. This easy ellu kozhukattai has a nutty taste from sesame seeds and sweetness from jaggery.

Course Snack, sweet

Cuisine Indian

Keyword easy kozhukattai recipe, Festival, Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes, how to make kozhukattai, kozhukattai recipe, kozhukattai recipes, snack recipes

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12 Kozhukattais

Calories 123kcal

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

For outer covering:

• ¾ cup idiyappam flour
• water as needed
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• salt to taste

For the stuffing

• ½ cup black sesame seeds
• ¾ cup jaggery powdered
• ½ cup water
• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder
• 3 tablespoon coconut

Instructions

• To a sauce pan add ¾ cup jaggery along with ½ cup water.
• Let it boil. Mix it well until jaggery dissolves.
• No need to check for any consistency. Just let jaggery dissolve completely, switch off and set aside.
• To a pan add ½ cup white sesame seeds.
• Roast it until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
• Cool down and add it to mixer jar. Add 3 tablespoon coconut to it.
• Grind it coarsely and set aside.
• To the pan strain the jaggery syrup and add it.
• Add the sesame coconut mixture along with ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder.
• Mix it well until it starts to thicken. Cook in low medium flame.
• At one stage it will start to leave the sides of the pan, now switch off.
• Transfer to a plate, let it become warm. Make small balls and set aside.
• To a mixing bowl add ¾ cup idiyappam flour along with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and salt to taste. Mix this well first.
• Boil water.
• Add hot water little by little and start mixing.
• Mix well and stop adding water until no dry flour is seen. Keep covered and set aside for few minutes until it is warm enough to handle.
• Knead it well until the dough is smooth and without cracks.
• Make lemon sized balls.
• Take a ball, flatten it slightly so that the edges are thin and the center is thick.
• Add the filling and start sealing.
• Pull the edges to the center.
• Make it smooth, shape it like a modak.
• Grease the steamer plate with sesame oil or ghee.
• Arrange the prepared modak on the steamer plate.
• Add water to a steamer, let it boil.
• Place the plate inside. Steam cook for 10-12 minutes or until the outer looks shiny and cooked.
• Enjoy it hot or warm!

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Notes

• Rice flour - Use good quality store bought rice flour(idiyappam flour) or homemade rice flour.
• Dough - Make the dough soft and pliable. Do not let the dough dry up. If it dries up, it will crack while shaping. So always keep covered with a slightly wet cloth to retain moisture.
• Outer Covering - Make thin outer layer so that the kozhukattai is soft and gets cooked easily.
• Sesame filling - Alternate to the method I have shared here, you can roast sesame seeds and grind it along with coconut, cardamom and jaggery. The filling is ready but this type of filling will be slightly dry.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg

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Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes collection featured here with step by step photos along with videos for easy preparation of your menu on Ganesh Chaturthi festival day. Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes include kozhukattai, modak, ladoo, sweets, sundal etc.

Here I have posted many modak and kozhukattai recipes that you can try for this Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayagar Chaturthi. Modak is Lord Ganesha's favorite sweet and is one of the popular Ganesh Chaturthi Recipe that everyone tries especially in Indian homes. There are varieties of modak and kozhukattai recipes that you can try!

About Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi marks the arrival of Lord Ganesh to earth from Kailash! We celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi by doing special pooja for Lord Ganesha, offering him his favourite food and visiting Ganesha temples & pandals. Ganesh Chaturthi is the next big festival after Diwali which is almost celebrated with equal fervour and devotion across all the states of India!

• Ganesha's Favorites : Modak / Kozhukattai (in Tamil), Sundal are his favorites. At home we make wide varieties of Modak - sweet modak, savour modak, spicy modak, plain modak, fried modak, gravyish modak on his day. In this Ganesh Chaturthi edition, we are going to see the collection of the modak / kozhukattai recipes and other recipes which can be prepared that day for you to choose & plan your celebration.
• Ganesh Idol : Installation of huge crafted and beautifully decorated statutes of Ganesha in pandals/ podiums marks the beginning of celebration Visiting the various public displays / pandals is a popular activity during the festival. At homes, we buy new Ganesh idols, perform abishekam of the idol and do pooja on the day. Modaks, fruits, sundal, coconut and jaggery, are offered to the God and then shared with friends & relatives as well.
• Ganesh Visarjan : It is a belief that Lord Ganesh gets back to Kailash after 10 day visit to earth on Visarjan day! It signifies the cycle of birth, life and death. Visarjan means immersion - On Anant Chaturdashi (the last day), the statues are paraded through the streets, accompanied by much singing and dancing and immersed in sea, river or a water body! It is also believed that Lord Ganesh gives a new beginning by taking away our obstacles by getting it immersed in water!

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Ganesh Chaturthi Modak Recipes

Modak is made using rice flour for outer covering shell and for the inner filling traditionally freshly grated coconut and jaggery are used. But now there are many variations and alternates to the traditional modak recipe and here are some. I have given modak recipes with mould and without the mold.

The South Indian version of modak is called Kozhukattai or Modakam which is very popular in Southern States especially in Tamil Nadu.

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My fond memories of this day

We started our life at our new home 10 years back on this day.All the firsts are always special so does this home to us. As this is the first house we bought from our hard earned money.So to whichever house we move in future either big or small this house is always special to us.  Cherished moments which I will carry for a life time!

FAQS

1. How do we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi at home?

a. Get an Ganesh Idol from shop.
b. Decide the menu for the day, shop accordingly and plan the timing for pooja.
c. Cook modak and the menu you have in mind.
d. Gather the family members, offer the menu to Lord Ganesh and do pooja & pray.
e. Relish the dishes and also share it friends & relatives.
f. Visit Ganesha temples & pandals.

2. What are the 3 important and easy recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi?

Sweet Modak, Spicy Modak and Sundal (a snack) are easy, common and important dishes for Ganesh / Vinayak Chaturthi.

3. I did not buy an idol? What to do?

2 ways to manage if you did not get a new idol. One - A Ganesh Photo / picture would do! Two - Mix a palmful of turmeric powder with little water and make it as a paste. Now grip the paste in your hand, remove it and smoothen the surface - Ganesh is ready! This is how all Poojaris / priest make Lord Ganesh for Ganesh Pooja & then start any function / pooja.

4. How do you do Pooja for Lord Ganesh?

a. Place the idol / photo / turmeric mold
b. Clean and decorate all the idol & all God Photos / Idols
c. Offer the menu prepared in a banana leaf before the idol as neivedhyam
d. Also add fruits in the banana leaf if you have,
e. Light a diva or villaku, put dhoop / sambrani and break coconut if you have
f. Chant "Ganpati Bappa Morya" or ask children to sing any Ganesh song (Mundhi Mundhi Vinayagane in tamil)
g. Light the camphor and circle around the idol / photo while you continue chanting.

5. When is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated this year?

This year, it is celebrated on 14th September 2026, Monday.

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Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes | Vinayaka Chaturthi Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes collection featured in this edition of Ganesh Chaturthi special. Step by step photos along with videos posted here for easy & cool preparation of your menu on this day.

Course Snack, sweet

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories

Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipes:

• 1. Modak
• 2. Kozhukattai
• 3. Ammini kozhukattai
• 4. Pillayarpati mothagam
• 5. Sweet pidi kozhukattai
• 6. Kara pidi kozhukattai
• 7. Chana sundal
• 8. Sweet ammini kozhukattai
• 9. Ukadiche modak
• 10. Ulundu kozhukattai

Essentials :

• 1. Homemade rice flour
• 2. Kozhukattai dough

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