The ten-day festival of Ganesh Chaturthi has begun, and we have already begun to enjoy the festivities in all its light and shine. Now where there are Indian festivals, there has to be some lip-smacking desserts that are the true highlight of the occasion. Coming back to Ganesh Chaturthi, the mighty is the quintessential delicacy that is prepared in every home. The consists of a soft outer shell made of rice flour or wheat flour and maida, stuffed with freshly grated coconut and jaggery. Thanks to today’s busy life, store-bought are in demand. Here’s where you can get the best modaks in Mumbai and Pune.
Modakam In Prabhadevi, Mumbai
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A small shop situated near the famous Siddhivinayak temple, this shop is revered for its delectable modaks. You will get the traditional steamed ‘ukadiche modak’ that is made with rice flour, grated coconut, dry fruits, poppy seeds (khus-khus) and jaggery. Savour the amazing taste of these modaks with a large dollop of pure ghee. Get yourself a box of modaks before they run out of them!
Panshikar Sweets In Girgaon, Mumbai
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Well-known for its Maharashtrian snacks, savories and sweets since 1921, it is said that the shop is a treasure trove for delicious in all of Mumbai. You’ll get here in a variety of flavors – your good old plain modak, strawberry modak, chocolate modak, pista modak and much more to satiate your sweet tooth. If the sweet modak is not to your taste, you can try out the anjeer modak and pakhli modak available in medium and big sizes for your entire family.
Aswad In Dadar, Mumbai
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If you’re looking for the contemporary form of modak, then you should certainly make a stop at Aswad. They give a whole new touch to the traditional modak, by giving them bright hues of colors, or adding cashew-nuts to the white ‘kaju’ modak or serving your modaks on a leaf. Experimenting with different styles of preparation and serving, Aswad knows how to keep things sweet!
Chitale Bandhu, Pune
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Selling some of the best modaks in Pune, they start taking orders for the Ganpati festival long before it commences. The most well-loved modaks here are the very yummy and velvety-soft ‘Kaju Modak’ and the light-as-a-feather ‘Mawa Modak’. They have their franchises in Kothrud, Aundh, Baner, Hingne Khurd and Dhankawadi.
Kaka Halwai, Pune
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One of the most well-loved sweetshops in Pune, you will surely get your favourite modak here. Apart from ‘ukadiche modak’ and ‘chocolate kaju’ modak, you can choose your own Modak Box at very reasonable rates. They have franchises all over the city as well.
With that said and done, nothing can stop us from binging on these sweets! Take your pick from the list above and enjoy the traditional sweet of the Ganpati festival.
