Dry Fruits Modak (No-Cook)

5 from 30 votes

This no-cook dry fruits modak is a perfect dessert or snack that is quick, easy, and healthy. Made with a blend of cashews, almonds, and dates, this recipe requires no cooking, making it a fuss-free option for those who want to satisfy their sweet cravings without compromising nutrition. The best part? It can be shaped into a traditional modak or a laddu, providing versatility in presentation and serving options.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: to 10 modaks

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Ingredients

½ cup cashews
½ cup almonds
¾ cup dates pitted
1 teaspoon ghee plus extra for greasing the modak mold (use store-bought or homemade ghee)
1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

Take cashews and almonds in a food processor. Process them and chop them into a slightly coarse powder. Set them aside.
Next, add the pitted dates to the food processor and blitz them until they come together like soft dough.
In a large bowl, combine the dates and nuts until they come together. Add 1 teaspoon of ghee and mix it well to form a dough.
Grease the modak mold with some ghee.
Fill the dates mixture into it and press well. Gently unmould the modak
Dry fruit modak are ready to be served or stored

Notes

If you do not have access to modak mold, shape them into a ball, like a laddu.

Make sure the dates are blitzed well else they will not bind together.

Cardamom powder is optional, but it gives a wonderful aroma and taste to the laddoos.

You may use 1-2 tablespoons of desiccated coconut in this recipe.

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