Dates and Anjeer Modak

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Upgrade the level of richness of the Modak with dates and anjeer. Loaded with the goodness of such dried fruits, this Modak is as special as Ganesha.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dates
• ¾ cup chopped dried figs (anjeer)
• 2 tbsps pistachios
• 2 tbsps raisins
• ¼ cup almonds
• 2 tbsps grated dried coconut
• 2 tbsps poppy seeds (khaskhas)
• ½ tsp green cardamom powder

Method

1. Put pistachios, raisins, and almonds in a food processor and process to a coarse powder. Add dried coconut, poppy seeds and green cardamom powder and process to a coarse paste.
2. Transfer the coarse paste into a large bowl and mix. Take a portion of the mixture and stuff into a modak mould, gently press and demould.
3. Arrange the dates and anjeer modaks on a serving plate. Serve.