Almond Katli Modak

By Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor

From Sanjeev Kapoor's Kitchen

Cook: 25-30 minutes

Method: Moderate

Course:

Type: Fusion Indian

Key Ingredients:

Almond Katli Modak is a delightful and innovative fusion of two popular Indian sweets - Almond Katli and Modak. This unique sweet dish combines the rich and nutty flavors of almond katli with the traditional modak shape, resulting in a delightful treat that's not only delicious but also visually appealing.

Top ways to prepare: Use deep nonstick pan..

Cooking Tips: 1. Sugar: Use fine granulated sugar for the katli. You can adjust the sweetness to your preference. 2. Sugar Syrup: Make a sugar syrup by dissolving sugar in a little water over low heat. Stir until it reaches a three-string consistency. 3. Mixing Almond Flour : Add the almond flour to the sugar syrup and mix well. Continue to cook while stirring until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan. 4. Ghee: Add a small amount of ghee to the mixture. This enhances the flavor and gives a nice sheen to the modak. 5. Modak Moulds: Invest in modak moulds of different sizes and shapes to make the modaks look attractive. 6. Shaping the Modak: Take a small portion of the almond katli mixture and place it inside a greased modak mould. Press it gently to take the shape of the mould. Carefully demould the modak by tapping it on a plate. 7. Decoration: You can decorate the almond katli modak with edible silver leaf (varak) for an elegant look or decorate them with slivers of almonds or pistachios. 8. Variation: You can experiment with flavors by adding a pinch of cardamom powder or saffron strands to the mixture for added fragrance and taste..

Serving Suggestion : Garnish it with silver varq and chopped nuts and serve..

Ingredients

Almond flour 1 ¾ cups
Sugar 1 cu
Milk 2 tsp
Liquid glucose 1 tbsps
Ghee for greasing ¾ tbsps
Green cardamom powder ¼ tsp

Methods

Add 1 cup water in a deep nonstick pan. Add sugar and mix well.
Add milk and stir well.
Collect the scum that rises on the surface and discard it.
Wipe the sides of the pan with a moist muslin cloth to avoid crystallization.
Cook till sugar reaches 3 string consistency. Wet your fingers and add liquid glucose to sugar and mix well.
Add almond flour and mix well.
Add ghee and mix well.
Transfer the mixture in a parat and mash well with the help of a wooden masher and spread it evenly. Allow to cool down.
Grease your palms with ghee, add green cardamom powder to the mixture and mix well.
Stuff small portions of the mixture in modak mould and press it gently. Level the surface with the help of a butter knife. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Open the mould and remove the prepare modaks carefully.
Transfer the modaks to a serving plate, garnish it with silver varq and chopped nuts and serve.