Jackfruit Flour Modak

Jackfruit flour is great flour replacement for diabetic patients with their low Glycemic Index & high fibre content.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup jackfruit flour
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tsp oil
• 1 tsp whole wheat flour

Filling:

• 1 cup freshly grated coconut
• 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits-coarsely ground almonds, walnuts, pistachios
• 1 tsp organic jaggery
• 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
• 1 tsp ghee
• a pinch of salt

Method:

• For the cover - Knead the flour into a smooth dough. Apply a little oil & let it rest for 30 minutes.
• Filling - Heat ghee & saute the coconut till it becomes light brown.
• Add jaggery, dry fruits, cardamom & salt. Saute for about 2-3 minutes till it mixes well, take it off the flame & let it cool.
• Making Modaks: Roll our small dough balls into small round rotis. Place a spoonful of the filling in the centre & gather the edges of the roti towards the centre.
• Pinch the centre to ensure it seals
• You can use a toothpick to create slight indentations on the sides for a better shape!
• Place them on banana or Turmeric/Haldi leaves
• Place the leaves in a covered sieve over a pot of boiling water or place inside a steamer/cooker for 10-15 minutes.
• Eat with some 1/2 tsp ghee drizzled over the hot steaming modaks!