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Oeo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling Recipe

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling Recipe

mdi_userRomi Bhattacharjee
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Author :Romi Bhattacharjee
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Published : 1751115600000

Oreo cookies again show their magic by transforming into sweet and chocolatey modak with a fruity filling. Check out the recipe and give it a try to relish in a chocolatey sweet delight.

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Difficulty:easy

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Serves:6

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Time: 55mins

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Contains egg: No

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For the Recipe

  • Oreo cookie - 10-15
  • Milk (to bind) - 1-2 tsp
  • For the Filling:
  • Mango pulp - 2–3 tsp
  • Cashew nuts (finely chopped) 1/3 cup
  • Mixed nuts (chopped) - 1/2 tsp
  • Desiccated coconut (optional, for texture) - 1 tsp or as required
  • Jaggery powder (adjust to taste)

Directions

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - Separate the Oreo cookies and remove the cream filling
Step 1

Separate the Oreo cookies and remove the cream filling and crush the cookies into a fine powder using a food processor or mixer.

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - 2–3 tablespoons of milk
Step 2

Gradually add 2–3 tablespoons of milk and mix until it forms a soft, moldable dough.

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - Jaggery powder to taste
Step 3

In a small bowl, combine mango pulp, the reserved Oreo cream, chopped cashews (and any other nuts you like), and jaggery powder to taste.

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - A little desiccated coconut
Step 4

If the mixture is too wet, add a little desiccated coconut to achieve a thicker consistency.

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated
Step 5

Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - Small portion of the Oreo dough
Step 6

Take a small portion of the Oreo dough and press it into a modak mould to form a shell.

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - Small amount of the mango-nut filling
Step 7

Spoon a small amount of the mango-nut filling into the center.

Oreo Modak with Mango & Cashew Nuts Filling - Chill the assembled modaks in the refrigerator
Step 8

Seal the modak by covering the filling with a bit more dough and pressing gently. Carefully remove the modak from the mould and place it on a plate. Chill the assembled modaks in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up.

Tips

No added sugar or sweetener is needed, as the Oreo cookies provide ample sweetness; however, you may add jaggery powder if the mangoes are not sweet enough.

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