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Ukadiche modak remains a cherished favourite
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A plethora of innovative and delightful variations have emerged over the years.
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Historians and researchers have talked about old sculptures in Ellora, as old as 6th century CE, with depictions of Lord Ganesha with ladoos modaks.
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Ukadiche is the Marathi word for ‘steamed’. This quintessential modak is a Maharashtrian sweet made with a soft, steamed rice flour shell that cradles a sweet and aromatic filling made of grated coconut and jaggery.
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There are many artisanal varieties of modaks such as Chocolate, Rose Kaju, Motichoor, Khoya, and Khoya Kesar Modak that have made their way into modern eateries’ shelves across the country.
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Similar to Ganesh Chaturthi, 'Vinayaka Chaturthi' is celebrated in parts of South India with their own version of modak, known as Kozhukattai or Kolukattai.
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