BURNT MISO WHITE CHOCOLATE FILLED MODAK 

Miso is a traditional Japanese sauce that adds a brilliant umami flavour to any dish. In this recipe, we add some umami magic to the traditional modak filling. 

Preparation time: 40 minutes (Serves 2)

For Modak

Ingredients:

•       2 cups of rice flour

•       2 tbsp refined flour

•       Hot water

•       1 tbsp ghee

Salt as required

Preparation:

•       Mix the rice flour and refined flour and sieve

•       Boil water and add a pinch of salt and ghee

•       Pour over the flour and knead

•       Cover with a damp cloth and keep aside for 10 minutes

•       Make small balls, make a dent and fill it with the filling

•       Seal with the modak maker or flute with your hands

•       Steam for 10 minutes

For Modak Filling

Ingredients:

•       5 tbsp fresh coconut (grated)

•       1 tsp poppy seeds

•       ⅓ tsp cardamom powder

•       1 tbsp crushed toasted cashew nuts

•       2 tsp miso

•       6 tbsp white chocolate

Preparation:

•       Cook miso and white chocolate on a slow flame until it caramelises

•       Mix with coconut, cardamom powder, poppy seeds, cashews and spices