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Ukadiche Modak /Steamed Modak / Modhakam / Vella Kozhukattai /Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipe
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Ingredients
- For TheCoconut Jaggery Filling
- 2 cups freshly grated coconut
- 1 1/2cup grated jaggery (gur)
- 3 to 4 cardamoms , powdered
- For The Covering
- 2cups rice flour (chawal ka atta)
- 2 cups water
- 2-3 tbsps ghee
- a pinch of salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 873g | |
| Calories 1451 | |
| Calories from Fat 271 | 19% |
| Total Fat 32.35g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 25.94g | 104% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium 536mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 265.88g | 71% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 50% |
| Sugars 5.56g | 4% |
| Protein 21.57g | 35% |
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