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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare Recipe

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Sep 15, 2026

Author :Antara Basu

Antara Basu

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Published : Sep 15, 2026

Wondering how to add a sweet, rich, and chocolatey twist to the traditional modaks during Ganesh Chaturthi? Try this Cadbury Bournville-infused mawa modak recipe.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:6

Time:50 mins

Contains egg: No

Making modak on Ganesh Chaturthi is a sacred tradition, as these sweet dumplings are Lord Ganesha's favorite offering. The vibrant festival of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom and prosperity. Made in almost every household during the festive season, modaks are nothing short of a cultural symbol of Maharashtra. While the traditional Ukadiche modak is the most popular one, these days, the modaks get several modern fusion twists with choc......Read More

Ingredients

6
Servings

For the Recipe

8 pieces of Cadbury Bournville Dark Chocolate
Mawa (1 cup)
Powdered Sugar (¼ cup)
Ghee (2 tsp)
Golden edible vark 3 inch ( optional)

Directions

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Sautéing Crumbled Mawa

Step 1

Heat a non-stick pan on low heat, add 1 teaspoon of ghee, and add the crumbled mawa. Sauté continuously for 2 to 3 minutes until it softens and melts evenly.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Mixing Sugar Mawa

Step 2

Add the powdered sugar to the melted mawa and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Adding Dark Chocolate

Step 3

Immediately add the Bournville dark chocolate into the warm pan.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Stirring Modak Mixture

Step 4

Stir non-stop on low heat for another 4 to 5 minutes. The mixture will thicken up, start leaving the sides of the pan, and come together as a soft, pliable dough-like mass. Turn off the heat.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Cooling Modak Mixture

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a plate and let it cool down until it is just warm enough to handle comfortably (about 5 minutes).

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Pressing Modak Into Mold

Step 6

Lightly grease a modak mold with a bit of ghee. Pinch a small portion of the warm chocolate mawa mixture, roll it into a smooth ball, and press it tightly into the closed mold.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Releasing Shaped Modak

Step 7

Carefully open the mold to release the shaped modak. Repeat the process for the remaining mixture.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Last-Minute Instant Bournville Mawa Modak Recipe To Prepare - Garnished Modaks Drying

Step 8

Let the modaks air-dry at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes to firm up before serving or storing. Garnish with some golden edible vark & serve.

Tips:

Keep the modaks in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week. Bring them to room temperature before serving so the chocolate mawa softens.