Modak rolls

Modak is a steamed sweet, with rice based covering and filling of grated coconut and brown sugar or spicy lentils.
On Ganesh Chaturthi day, different types of modaks are made and offered to lord Ganesha. Generally, modaks are made of coconut and brown sugar filling. However, modaks with other fillings like cooked black gram, sesame seeds and lentils are also made. The shape of the modak also differs depending upon the filling. It may shaped like a pier top if the filling is made of coconut and brown sugar or oblong if the filling is made of lentils and spiced with green chillies.
At times, after making modaks, you may be left with some filling and the covering dough. On such occasions, you can be a little creative and make modak rolls. 
 

Topped with  filling

                                            

Ingredients:
Grated coconut -1cup
Brown sugar -1/2cup
Cardamom powder -1/2tsp
Rice flour -1cup
Water -2cups
Banana leaves for wrapping
Oil for greasing

                      Rolled and sealed before steaming

Method:
In a thick bottom pan heat the grated coconut and the brown sugar. Keep stirring it until the brown sugar is blended well with the coconut. When it reaches a near solid consistency, switch off the flame. Add the cardamom powder and allow it to cool. This forms the filling for the roll.

In another pan, heat two cups of water till small bubbles begin to form at the bottom of the pan. (Do not boil). Lower the flame and stir in the rice flour. Cook over a low flame stirring continuously, till it becomes a mass of soft dough. Cool it. Take a lemon size ball of dough. Spread it evenly over a greased piece of banana leaf. Top it with little filling. Roll it like a spring roll. Seal the ends and steam for few minutes. Cool and cut into discs before serving.