India On A Plate - The Ganesh Chaturthi Modak Recipe | Indiatimes

Mar 30, 2026, 19:10 IST

Modak, also referred to as Koḻukattai in Tamil, is an Indian sweet dumpling dish popular in many Indian states and cultures. According to Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, it is considered one of the favourite dishes of Lord Ganesha and the Buddha and is therefore used in prayers.Auspicious Ganesh Chaturthi & everyone's favourite Modak has a very unique tale & Kubbra Sait is too excited to share this story with you.Join her on #IndiaOnAPlate to discover the authentic tale behind India's famous street food.For more videos, stay tuned to Indiatimes!Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiatimesFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiatimesi...Tweet to us: https://twitter.com/indiatimes#modak #ganeshchaturthi #indiatimes #indiaonaplate #recipe

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