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Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak Recipe

Romi Bhattacharjee

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Nurtured by the nourishing meals of her mother and pishimoni (paternal aunt), Romi ...

Sep 04, 2026

Author :Romi Bhattacharjee

Romi Bhattacharjee

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Nurtured by the nourishing meals of her mother and pishimoni (paternal aunt), Romi ...

Published : Sep 04, 2026

If you are planning to add a chocolatey spin to your modaks, try these Vinayaka Chavithi-special cocoa paneer modaks.

Difficulty:easy

Serves:5

Time:30 mins

Contains egg: No

The vibrant festival of Vinayaka Chavithi, popularly known as Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom and prosperity. And sweets are an indispensable part of this celebration. Making modak on Ganesh Chaturthi is a sacred tradition, as these sweet dumplings are Lord Ganesha's favorite offering. Made in almost every household during the festive season, modaks are nothing short of a cultural symbol of Maharashtra. It is best described as a......Read More

Ingredients

5
Servings

For the Recipe

Paneer (grated) - 1 1/2 cups
Cadbury Cocoa powder - 2 tbsp
Powdered sugar - 1 tsp (adjust as per taste)
Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews) & raisins - 1 tsp
Ghee for greasing the mould - 1 / 2 tsp or as required
For garnishing - Silver / golden warq (optional)

Directions

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Crumbling Paneer

Step 1

1. Finely crumble or grate the paneer until smooth and lump-free.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Paneer Sugar Mixture

Step 2

2. In a non-stick pan, combine paneer with powdered sugar.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Cooking Paneer Mixture

Step 3

3. Cook on low heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring continuously until the mixture comes together and leaves the sides of the pan.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Adding Cocoa Powder

Step 4

4. Take out a small portion of the mixture for later use (for the filling) and add cocoa powder to the pan; mix well to combine everything.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Cooling Paneer Mixture

Step 5

5. Allow the mixture to cool slightly until comfortable to handle.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Mixing Nuts And Raisins

Step 6

6. In the other half of the mixture, add chopped nuts and raisins. Mix well.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Filling Modak Mould

Step 7

7. Grease a modak mould lightly with ghee. Fill the mould with the cocoa-paneer mixture.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Adding Modak Filling

Step 8

8. Now add the filling and press gently.

Vinayaka Chavithi Special Cocoa Paneer Modak - Unmoulded Modak On Plate

Step 9

9. Unmould carefully and place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best texture. Additionally, garnish with silver/golden warq before serving.

Tips:

You can keep them in an airtight container inside the refrigerator for up to 2 days