Instant Modak

Method:

1.Heat ghee in a pan, add jaggery and coconut. Stir until jaggery melts.
2. ⁠Add the macadamia nuts and cardamom powder. Cook for minutes until the mixture binds. Let it cool slightly.
3. Cut a large rice paper sheet into 4 parts.
4. ⁠Overlap 2 of the triangles and dip in room water for 5–8 seconds until soft but not completely. Pat off the excess water
5. ⁠Now place the prepared filling in the center, gather the edges, and twist to form a pouch.
6. ⁠Tie with a thin strip of a banana leaf.
7. ⁠Heat some water in a pot. Place a dumpling basket lined with a banana leaf or a regular steel steamer in the centre of the pot.
8. ⁠Now place the prepared pouches inside the basket and close the lid.
9. ⁠Steam for 7–8 minutes.
10. ⁠Take the modaks out and drizzl with a little warm ghee.
11. ⁠Decorate with edible gold leaf and serve immediately.