Shahi Roasted Channa Sattu Modak

For the cashew almond mixture

1. Add the cashews, almonds, sugar, and cardamom pods to a grinding jar. Video: 01:10

2. Pulse in short bursts until finely powdered. Video: 01:21

   Do not run the grinder continuously, as nuts will release oil and turn sticky.

3. Transfer the ground mixture to a large bowl or platter. Video: 01:57

For the sattu dough

4. Grind the roasted chickpeas in a mixer jar into a fine powder. Video: 02:29

5. Add the roasted chickpea powder to the bowl containing the cashew almond mixture. Video: 02:38

6. Add the desiccated coconut and milk powder to the mixture and combine thoroughly. Video: 03:07

7. Gradually pour in warm milk while kneading the ingredients into a smooth dough. Video: 03:45

8. Add 1 tsp of desi ghee to the dough and knead until pliable. Video: 03:56

For the filling

9. In a small bowl, combine chopped raisins and pistachios to make the filling. Video: 04:40

To assemble the modaks

10. Grease a modak mold with a little ghee. Video: 05:08

11. Optionally, place a few chopped pistachios and dried rose petals inside the mold for decoration. Video: 05:12

12. Press a portion of dough into both sides of the mold, then close it securely. Video: 05:19

13. Make a small cavity in the center from the bottom opening and insert a pinch of the raisin-pistachio filling. Video: 05:33

14. Seal the bottom with a small piece of dough and level it smooth. Video: 05:41

15. Carefully open the mold to release the shaped modak. Video: 05:48

16. Repeat the process for the remaining dough and filling to form all modaks. Video: 06:35

17. Decorate the modaks with edible silver leaf if desired before serving. Video: 06:31

For garnishing (optional)