Ragi Modak with Apple Cinnamon Filling

Ingredients:

• Ragi Flour: 1 cup
• Ghee: 2 tbsp
• Apple: 1 medium-sized (peeled, cored, and finely chopped)
• Cinnamon Powder: 1/2 tsp
• Jaggery: 1/4 cup (grated)
• Water: 1 cup

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:

• Boil 1 cup of water.
• Gradually add 1 cup of ragi flour to the boiling water, stirring continuously to form a dough.
• Steam the dough for a few minutes to make it pliable.
• Once steamed, knead the dough until it is smooth. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Filling:

• Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a pan.
• Add the chopped apple and sauté until it starts to soften.
• Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder over the apples.
• Add the grated jaggery and cook until the jaggery melts and coats the apples, giving them a caramelized texture.
• Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

4. Assemble the Modak:

• Take a small portion of the ragi dough and flatten it into a disc.
• Place a spoonful of the apple cinnamon filling in the center of the disc.
• Fold and pinch the edges of the dough together to seal it, shaping it into a momo-like modak.
• Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.

4. Steam the Modaks:

• Place the shaped modaks in a steamer.
• Steam them for about 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
• Let them cool slightly before serving.