Modak is a popular sweet from Maharashtra, traditionally made during the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi. While there are many varieties available in the market, such as chocolate modak, dry fruit modak, ...

In North America, the Hindu population rose to 3.6 million. Among those who follow Hinduism, Lord Ganesh is a venerated god known as the remover of obstacles and the bringer of wisdom and prosperity.

It is that time of year when one sweet takes centre stage — the modak. No Ganesh Chaturthi feels complete without it. In Hyderabad though, the steamed version, the ukadiche modak, isn’t as easy to ...

The traditional Maharashtrian sweet, ukdiche modak, is experiencing a surge in popularity and innovation this Ganeshotsav. While classic recipes remain beloved, shops are introducing fusion flavors ...