Ripe Jackfruit Modakas

Ingredients

• Ripe jackfruit (chopped): 1⁄2 cup

• Rice flour (roasted): 1 cup

• Water: 11⁄4 cups

• Salt: 1⁄4 tsp

• Cold-pressed sesame oil: 1 tsp

• Freshly grated coconut: 2 tbsp

• Jaggery syrup (jaggery + water): 1–2 tbsp

• Cardamom powder: a pinch

Method

• Boil water with salt and oil. Pour over rice flour and mix to form a soft dough.

• Take the dough, give it a shape and fill in the finely chopped jackfruit, grated coconut, jaggery powder, and a pinch of cardamom. Steam for 8–10 mins.

• Serve warm for breakfast or as a snack.

Benefits

A light, gut-friendly bowl rich in fibre and healthy carbs. Jackfruit offers natural

sugar, coconut provides satiety, and steamed modak keeps it gluten-free and easy on digestion. A mindful swap for packaged cereals.

Benefits:

• Sweet without refined sugar, supports energy and digestion.

• Cardamom calms Vata and digestive discomfort.

Who Can Eat It:

• Suitable for kids and elders, gluten-free.

Ideal For:

• Sweet breakfast or tea-time snack.

Best Time to Consume:

• Morning or early evening.