Method

Modak Dough & Mixture:

1. In a bowl, mix rice flour, ½ cup water, chocolate powder or chips, and a pinch of salt. Add 2 tbsp more water to achieve a smooth, flowing consistency.
2. Heat a kadai on medium flame. Add the prepared mixture with chocolate chips and stir.
3. Mix in coffee powder and continue cooking.
4. Add half a can of vegan oat condensed milk. Stir continuously to prevent sticking.
5. Cook until the mixture thickens, becomes dough-like, and no longer sticks to the pan.
   
   

Shaping the Modaks:

1. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Knead well to remove any lumps.
2. Grease a modak mold lightly with oil.
3. Fill the mold with the mixture, optionally adding molten chocolate and sunflower seeds at the center.
   
   Unmold carefully; your festive vegan mawa chocolate modaks are ready!
   

Recipe Notes:

• Keep stirring the mixture to prevent burning at the bottom.
• If you don’t have oat condensed milk, use any vegan condensed milk.
• Adding coffee powder enhances the chocolatey depth.
• For a nutty twist, sunflower or pumpkin seeds work great as filling.
• Grease the mold lightly for easy unmolding.